AddressDo you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Temporary full-time opportunity until 31st January 2025
- Location Albury, other locations negotiable, WFH Flexible
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $108,119 to $121,982 + super
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officerto join Biodiversity, Conservation and Science.
The focus of the role will be on engaging with communities as part of the Reconnecting River Country Program.
In this role you will coordinate delivery of high quality and cost-effective operational Community Engagement strategies and approaches that promote awareness of programs and optimise outcomes in response to identified customer needs.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in:
- coordinating the delivery of Community Engagement strategies that promote programs optimised for identified customer needs
- influencing effective Community Engagement program design and delivery by researching and identifying the specific issues, needs and interests of target audiences
- seeking solutions to issues impacting future Community Engagement strategies, approaches and programming.
To be successful in the role you will need:
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Community Engagement
- Experience in preparing and delivering Community Engagement programs for a variety of stakeholders, in particular rural communities
- Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and organisations to deliver successful project
- Excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and eager to contribute to team outcomes.
For more information read the full Role Description: Community Engagement Officer
About Us
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 7th July 2024
Should you require further information about the role please contact Natasha Childs via **************@environment.nsw.gov.au
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on *********@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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