Engagement Officer

• Part time, (0.4 FTE) fixed term position until July 2025
• Salary $93,237 (pro rata) + 11% Superannuation
• Based in Doncaster East, Victoria

Work with the Emergency Management team at Manningham Council to undertake community engagement for increased disaster risk awareness, preparedness, and resilience.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, 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

This position will work closely with the Emergency Management team to undertake community engagement for increased disaster risk awareness, preparedness, and resilience. This role has been created to assist the team to carry out an Emergency Management Victoria Risk and Resilience Grant. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and understanding of community-based emergency management planning and project delivery, with the ability to motivate, influence and implement change.

Skills and Experience

• An effective project manager and planner with a demonstrated ability to manage concurrent and diverse projects with competing priorities in a time constrained environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community-based emergency management planning and project delivery, asset-based community development, and/or the local community.
• Community focused with a commitment to delivering a high standard of care, thoughtfulness, and engagement outcomes.

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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 under the "Who are you?' section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Ben Middleton, Management consultant (Emergency Management) on

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email or visit

Applications close on Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 11pm.

Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

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.

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