Community Engagement Specialist

4 weeks ago


City of Rockingham, Australia City of Rockingham Full time

About the Role

The City of Rockingham is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Community Engagement Specialist to join our Community Capacity Building team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in developing and facilitating meaningful engagement with First Nations people to guide programs, projects, and events.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to engage with First Nations people and communities
  • Facilitate learning and development opportunities for Council members, staff, and the community
  • Assist the City in creating, supporting, and facilitating opportunities for First Nations people in areas such as arts, health, and well-being, education, employment, economic development, and heritage

Requirements

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures, inclusive of history, traditional, and contemporary values and protocols
  • Knowledge and experience in engaging and consulting with First Nations people
  • Experience in identifying stakeholders and establishing and maintaining networks with First Nations community members, groups, and service providers

What We Offer

  • A gross salary of $87,585 per annum
  • 11.5% superannuation plus the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
  • A variety of health and wellbeing programs
  • Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
  • Training and development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Friday 8 November 2024. The City reserves the right to close applications earlier should a sufficient pool of candidates be established. Interviews may commence prior to the close date.



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