Community Liaison Officer

• Casual
• Band 5: $48 per hour + 11% Superannuation (pro rata)
• Based in Doncaster East

Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professionals to join our positive and friendly teams, responsible for delivering waste and environmental services across the municipality. We are looking for someone to promote the changes in the waste industry and climate emergency action priorities.

• Become an integral member of a team delivering exceptional community engagement
• Showcase your high level communication and organisational skills
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the Role

Our Sustainable Futures Service Unit is seeking an experienced and competent Community Liaison Officer to assist in the effective delivery of changes to the waste industry and climate emergency priorities. Vital to the success of this role you will have the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, communicate effectively with a broad range of people, manage your time and work priorities.

You are a motivated person who has a track record of providing a high level of community engagement and behaviour change programs. You are an experienced listener with a high level of communication skills and have demonstrated experience working within a dynamic, fast paced environment. Your strong communication skills enables you to effectively communicate and establish relationships with stakeholders including community, contractors, businesses and government.

Skills and Experience 

• Qualifications in a relevant field or several years of experience in waste education or behaviour change programs
• Advanced oral, written and listening communication skills including public speaking
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of waste management related initiatives and activities.
• Highly proficient user of MS Office Suite, data management software, customer service request systems and general software and equipment.
• A strong customer focussed collaborator, able to build strong relationships and support others.
• Ability to work and contribute to a team environment.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Current Working with Children’s Check

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Linda Kenworthy, Coordinator Waste and Resource Recovery on 03 9846 0***.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email ****@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Sunday 3 March 2024 at 11pm.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.