Community Engagement Strategist

4 weeks ago


Central Coast, Australia Central Coast Council Full time

Central Coast Council is seeking an exceptional Community Engagement Strategist to join our dynamic team.

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per annum

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled communicator and natural collaborator who is passionate about achieving strategic engagement outcomes. You will like making complex topics understandable, managing multiple projects, storytelling from data and building relationships.

Working in engagement at a local government level is a challenging and rewarding career where you have the opportunity to guide our internal leaders on the best way to achieve community participation and gain quality data and insights to inform important decision making.

You will also contribute to real change by building a positive engagement culture across the organisation through leading a Community of Practice.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Key Activities:

  • Manages content responses to public, resident and stakeholder enquiries regarding community engagement projects and various Council issues across multiple engagement channels.
  • Provide high-level engagement advice to business units and oversees implementation of community engagement projects undertaken across Council.
  • Research, develop, and implement a range of innovative, relevant and effective techniques to engage the Central Coast community in Council matters.

About You:

  • You are degree qualified in Communications, Public Relations, Public Participation, Social Planning or Strategic Planning.
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • You enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, while also learning from others.
  • It is desirable if you have, or are completing IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation.

Benefits:

Central Coast Council offers a 9-day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available. Our workplace is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment, aiming to provide a work environment that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

The Central Coast is an ideal location, situated just an hour's drive from Newcastle and within easy access to Sydney. The region is one of the fastest-growing areas in NSW, offering a unique blend of lifestyle and career opportunities.



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