Community Engagement Officer

Join a team that values people and fostering
innovation!
Enjoy flexible work arrangements with a monthly
RDO. This is a full-time role until 31 December 2024.
Generous leave entitlements
Personal and professional
learning and development opportunities
We’re seeking a Community Engagement Officer
for our Advocacy, Communications, Engagement and Performance Team.
The Team oversees Council's public relations,
marketing, communications and promotions, leading advocacy and ensuring best
practice Community Engagement.
The person in this role will provide advice and
support Council-wide, focusing on thoughtful approaches to planning and
delivering Community Engagement.
If you are seeking a role where your contributions matter
and wish to join a team dedicated to effective community participation, apply
today and help us strengthen connections with our community!
About the role:
Help build the
organisation’s capability in planning and delivering Community Engagement
Develop and maintain
projects on Council's online engagement hub, Shaping Banyule
Deliver clear
communication through plain language and appealing visuals aligned with
Council's brand identity
Monitor and strategise
to sustain community participation in engagement opportunities
Provide
continuous support to teams across Council to analyse data and share
consultation findings.
Skills, experience and certificates:
A recognised qualification in public relations, a communications
discipline, journalism or Community Engagement is desirable
Relevant experience in a
communications and/or Community Engagement role, leading the development of
writing and visual material for a broad audience.
Strong experience in digital
communications and understanding of digital content and accessibility
principles.
Training or experience in
Community Engagement practices and principles.
Training in graphic
design/layout – desirable.
Current Victorian driver’s licence.
Mandatory Pre-employment
screenings:
COVID 19 vaccination certificate
Driver's Licence
Application Process:
Applications close on Sunday 25 February 2024 at 11.45PM. Please submit your resume and cover
letter addressing the key selection criteria.
For further details about
this exciting position, please access the complete position description via the
link below. Please call Michael Beattie 0481141*** if you have any further questions regarding the role.
Why Choose Banyule City
Council?
Join a dedicated team
committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll
have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse
stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a
supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills
and expertise will be valued and rewarded.
Banyule City Council is an
Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome
candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support,
or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application
or ***************@banyule.vic.gov.au.
Our Values: Our employees align
their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility,
initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development
culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community
We offer:
Genuine work-life balance and
generous leave arrangements
Monthly and fortnightly RDO
(depending on work area and full-time employment)
18 weeks of paid parental leave
-primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An
employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
Study assistance (permanent
employees)
Award-winning learning and
development opportunities
Health and well-being
initiatives including Fitness Passport
Diversity Statement: Our
community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,
sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,
participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony,
and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.
To discover
more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace,
please find Banyules Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.
Acknowledgement of the
Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri
Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging,
who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the regions
history.
Banyule City Council
endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation
to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards
Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the
safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance
for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously
and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a
child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and
protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are
heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
Covid-19 Vaccination
Requirements: In accordance with Banyules Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, this
position requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application is
successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to
provide evidence of your vaccination status.