Community Engagement Officer

Group and Team : Communications, Engagement & Marketing

Location : Town Hall

Employment status : Permanent Full-time

Classification : Municipal Officer Level 3

Agreement : Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range : $91,138 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

The Community Engagement Officer supports meaningful engagement between the City of Hobart and its communities. You will help deliver consistent, high-quality engagement across diverse projects, ensuring community voices are heard and valued.

Role accountabilities include :

• Represent the City at events and engagement activities
• Advise project teams on planning and delivering effective engagement
• Promote inclusive participation through diverse engagement methods
• Collaborate with Communications to raise awareness of engagement initiatives
• Develop clear, engaging content for plans, reports, and Your Say Hobart
• Analyse engagement data and produce reports for the Council
• Support the Senior Advisor in advancing best practice engagement

Learn more about the role in the Community Engagement Officer PD.

About you

Are you passionate about building bridges between people, programs, and purpose?

As our Community Engagement Officer, you'll be the driving force behind meaningful relationships that empower communities and amplify impact.

You are a motivated and professional individual with a solid foundation in community engagement and stakeholder relations. Your experience reflects a commitment to fostering inclusive participation and delivering impactful engagement outcomes. You thrive in collaborative environments, listen actively, and bring creative energy to every interaction.

Join us in shaping vibrant, connected communities where every voice matters and every action counts, with the following qualifications and skills :

You will bring :

• A diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, or Social Sciences, supported by relevant experience in community engagement
• Proven ability to plan and deliver contemporary engagement methodologies across diverse projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing detailed reports and engaging a wide range of stakeholders
• A sound understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion principles, with a commitment to equitable and respectful engagement
• A current Driver's Licence and registration to Work with Vulnerable People

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses, and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety, and participation of the community, as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents, and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer :

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options
• Flexible work arrangements
• A wide range of leave entitlements
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes, and Medibank

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role, please contact Abbey McKibben, Manager Strategic Communications, Engagement & Marketing, at or email

All applications must be made through the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress until submission. If you encounter issues, please email We do not accept applications via email or after the closing date.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description before applying, as you will be required to address the key duties, skills, and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please have your current resume and relevant qualifications ready to attach. Do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver's licenses, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Originals will be sighted on your first day of work.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on their application. The City of Hobart assesses all applications on merit. Positions are filled based on how well the candidate meets the requirements.

Learn more about our selection process on our website.

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