Community Engagement Officer

Community Engagement Officer

• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week
• Salary range from $1,561.80 - $1,690.60 per week + Super
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous professional development opportunities

We have an exciting position available for someone with a passion for community to engage and involve our residents in a range of activities and projects. The Community Engagement Officer is a role that will work with teams and staff from across Council to support and facilitate consultation activities for a variety of projects.

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful, and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

About the role:

As part of the Communications Team, you will work closely with the Community Engagement Specialist and internal teams to support the delivery of Community Engagement initiatives and campaigns. You will support teams to facilitate group discussions relating to Community Engagement activities and assist with the delivery of workshops as required.

The right applicant will have experience delivering Community Engagement programs and recognise the importance of data collection and analysis to drive decisions of the future.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Relevant or related tertiary qualification or job-related experience.
• Good understanding of best practice Community Engagement principles and methodology.
• Demonstrated experience developing Community Engagement plans including a variety of innovative engagement methods to reach a diverse community.
• Demonstrated experience creating effective and engaging surveys.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in writing for and using digital platforms including online Community Engagement platforms to effectively engage with the community.
• Passion for the community and community-related activities.
• High level written and verbal communication skills, preferably with a communications background.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, trust, teamwork and optimism.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Permanent full-time role, 35 hours per week
• Salary range from $1,561.80 - $1,690.60 per week + 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous leave provisions
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Discounted gym membership and fitness passport for all staff
• Onsite parking and convenient office location (directly opposite Campbelltown Station)

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Catherine Orellana, Coordinator Communications and Engagement, on 4645 4514.

Applications close: Sunday 11 February 2024

Sound like you?Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.