Community Engagement Specialist

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia City of Canada Bay Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Engagement Specialist to join our Communications and Engagement team at City of Canada Bay Council.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our team to support and facilitate a range of key functions, including community engagement strategies and approaches.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement community engagement strategies and approaches in line with Council's Community Engagement Strategy
  • Develop engagement materials and collateral, and coordinate the printing and distribution of these materials
  • Assist teams to map stakeholders for community engagement projects and determine appropriate methods to notify and engage each stakeholder group
  • Carry out administrative tasks, including coordinating letterbox drops, community email notifications, and updates
  • Coordinate with project managers to ensure projects on Council's engagement website are up to date
  • Monitor and evaluate stakeholder engagement projects, providing ideas for continuous improvement
  • Support the analysis of feedback and reporting
  • Assist project managers with face-to-face consultation events
  • Manage the community engagement event equipment
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive community stakeholder database
Requirements
  • Degree (or similar) qualifications or relevant experience
  • Qualifications in a related field is preferred
  • Experience in communication, community engagement, or public relations
  • Excellent written and spoken language skills in English
  • Skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, design-related Adobe software, with basic skills in graphic designing and website management
  • Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, or Italian is preferred
  • Experience in stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills, including proven ability to exercise sound judgement in facilitating stakeholder engagement
  • Experience in communication and report/proposal writing
  • Experience in research, analysis, and preparation of policies, documents, and reports
  • Current 'Class C' Driver's Licence
What's on Offer
  • Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
  • A range of flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work from home arrangements
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
  • Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
  • Continuous training, support, and leadership development
  • Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
  • And much, much more


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