Community Engagement Officer

Community Engagement Officer

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Community Engagement Officer will assist the Executive Services Manager in delivering Council's Community Engagement services, supporting the provision of strategic advice for the development and delivery of high-quality initiatives.

The position involves contributing to a best practice Community Engagement Strategy and Framework, ensuring community participation in planning and decision-making is paramount.

Responsibilities also include supporting research and scope of engagement projects, maintaining transparency in decision-making, and collaborating across Council for a consistent approach to Community Engagement activities.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Limited Tenure for up to twelve (12) months

Award: Level 3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $77,994.00 per annum

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant discipline/s, such as in Community Engagement, customer service and/or communications and marketing.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with the community supporting the design and execution of Community Engagement programs and initiatives.
• Willingness to learn new skills, including online and electronic systems.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence, and demonstrate proficiency in prioritisation of tasks, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing demands.
• High degree of personal integrity and the ability to be tactful when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature, and demonstrate behaviour aligned with Council’s values.
• Well-developed computer literacy skills, including experience or ability to rapidly acquire skills with software programs generic to the public sector and marketing and communications industry.
• Ability to contribute to team direction, provide and receive feedback and achieve agreed performance standards to contribute to a culture of performance excellence.

Essential Education/Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and/or substantial equivalent experience in community relations/engagement, media relations, corporate communication and/or marketing.

Essential Licences

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland “C” Class Driver’s Licence.

11:59pm Sunday, 30 June 2024.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.