Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist

• Permanent Full-time Opportunity (35-hour week)
• Saray Ranging from $93,723.76 - 108,720.04 p.a + 11% Superannuation. (Depending on Experience)

The Opportunity

Wingecarribee Shire Council has an opportunity for an experienced Community Engagement Specialist to join our Communications and Engagement team working on a range of engagement projects. Utilising your skills and experience, you will develop, deliver and evaluate diverse engagement programs using a broad range of engagement tools and techniques. Additionally, you will conduct statistical analysis of resident feedback and compile high quality analytical and interpretive reports.

You will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by establishing a positive working relationship with a broad range of stakeholders as well as developing broad ranging communications and engagement strategies to promote Council's projects, priorities and services to help maintain the integrity and accuracy of information to the community. The Communications and Engagement team are a newly formed team with an energetic and pro-active team culture. Our idea l candidate is a passionate advocate for engagement, a strategic thinker, a great team player and must have significant and broad experience in the design and delivery of engagement campaigns and programs.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences or related discipline.
• IAP2A Certificate in Engagement or willingness to complete.
• Extensive experience in and working with individuals and community groups.
• Demonstrated high level skills in research, analysis, reporting and excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in developing and implementing contemporary Community Engagement principles, processes and practices, including online consultation.
• Demonstrated project management experience and online engagement platforms.
• Flexible approach to working hours (some evening and weekend work may be required).
• Demonstrated understanding of WH&S and EEO.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.

What We Offer

• Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

Are you passionate about advocating for engagement, a strategic thinker and a great team player? We'd like to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please upload your current resume and statement of claims against the essential criteria as shown above and include detail and relevant examples of your skills and experience. For further information about the role, please contact Kathryn Baget-Juleff on 0 2 4868 0888. In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council's COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Friday 23 February 2024.