Project Officer – Community Engagement

• Free parking and safe bike storage
• End of trip facilities
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre
• 19-day month for eligible employees
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)

The City of Fremantle’s Community Engagement team is focused on reshaping and elevating civic participation with people who live, work, or play in Fremantle. The Project Officer – Community Engagement role is a unique opportunity to be part of a highly dynamic, visible, and creative team that collaborates on a wide range of projects or topics on a daily basis as well as a direct link to the community.

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. 

We have adopted Activity Based Working (ABW), where staff are empowered to choose the best workspace to produce their best outcomes each day. Our offices at Walyalup Civic Centre support this way of working by providing a variety of spaces, settings and technology to help staff thrive.

In this position you will develop, implement, and evaluate engagement activities to assist in the effective delivery of public engagement programs. You will provide technical advice to staff across all levels of the organisation in relation to Community Engagement activities and support key projects. 

This exciting position will work within the City’s Economy & Commercial team and is best suited to an enthusiastic and experienced professional, with an understanding of engagement principles, techniques, and practices, including the IAP2 framework, and an exceptional ability to develop and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders. 

• Support the delivery of engagement activities for key projects in line with the City’s Community Engagement Policy to support the achievement of the City’s strategic direction. 
• Provide support and advice to staff in the development, design, and delivery of engagement plans and activities.
• Assist with the implementation of approved engagement plans, including managing stakeholder lists and developing collateral.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. 

The estimated closure date is Friday 2 February 2024, but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Kavi Guppta on 089432 9924.