Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist

• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week
• Salary range from $1,834.80 - $1986.00 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 Specialist 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 research, write and develop strategic consultation plans and programs and provide content for online and print promotion. You will host community consultation events and activities for face to face engagement opportunities.

The right applicant will have demonstrated experience in community consultation 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 extensive job-related experience.
• Knowledge or awareness of best practice Community Engagement principles and methodology.
• Ability to develop Community Engagement plans including a variety of innovative engagement methods to reach a diverse community.
• Experience and skills in writing for and using digital platforms to effectively engage with the community.
• Proven experience of building effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including establishing, maintaining and facilitating effective reference or working groups.
• Passion for the community and community-related activities.
• 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
• Salary range $1,834.80 - $1,986.00 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.