AddressAre you passionate about building bridges between communities and local government? Do you thrive on fostering meaningful connections and facilitating engaging conversations? If so, we have the perfect next role for you!
About the opportunity
As a Community Engagement Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in championing initiatives that drive positive social change and enhance the lives of our residents. You’ll build the capacity of the organisation to engage effectively with community in order to deliver programs and projects. All that, while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.
In this role, you will undertake duties such as:
- Fostering a two-way conversation between the City and the community
- Lead strategic initiatives to shape the future of the community
- Develop the capability of staff to engage effectively
- Lead training and development workshops and conversations
- Develop engagement plans, and measure data and trends to inform future decision making.
What we’re looking for
- Community Engagement Expertise: Bring your passion for Community Engagement and social inclusion, along with experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies.
- Strategic Thinker: Demonstrate your ability to lead, manage, and coordinate community consultation processes, ensuring that the City is responsive to community needs and aspirations.
- Effective Communicator: Can confidently communicate across a diverse audience in written and verbal forms as well as in presentations.
- Operationally Sound: Comfortably navigate digital engagement platforms and support the management of online engagement portals to maximize community involvement.
Benefits
- Permanent, Full-Time Role
- $80,639 - $87,882 per annum + super (super matching options also available)
- Monthly Rostered Day Off (19 day month)
- Free Gym & Pool Membership to both Leisure Centres!
- Access to exceptional employee benefits
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Toni van den Hurk on 0437 337 *** for a confidential discussion.
Applications are open until 5.00pm Friday 17 May 2024, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
