Community Engagement Specialist

1 week ago

Lismore, Australia Lismore City Council Full time
About Us

Lismore City Council has been at the forefront of recovery efforts since the 2022 natural disasters, showcasing our strength in partnership with the community. Our journey has taken us far, and today, Lismore is starting to thrive again.

We are inspired by our community and motivated to continue our mission of enhancing the quality of services we offer. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to celebrate everything that makes Lismore unique.

Our Flood Restoration Portfolio (FRP)

The FRP is the principal delivery agency for restoring the Council's and Community assets. Over the coming months, the team will grow exponentially, offering exciting opportunities for personal and professional development as we deliver many rebuild and transformation projects for our community.

A Unique Opportunity

We are looking for a collaborative and proactive person who is hands-on and keen to engage with our community and council as we restore our city. This is a unique opportunity to join a portfolio with excellent culture and conditions.

What We Can Offer You
  • A competitive salary range between $80,000 to $120,000 per annum depending on experience.
  • A fast-paced, diverse, and consultative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategic communication plans tailored to project goals.
  • Craft clear, concise project updates and public notifications.
  • Lead and facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, including presentations and community meetings.
  • Address stakeholder inquiries and concerns promptly across multiple channels.
  • Develop communications materials and campaigns to ensure key stakeholders are kept informed of project progress.
  • Prepare materials for meetings and engagement events, ensuring all communications align with project objectives.
  • Track and report on project communications, engagement activities, and stakeholder responses.
  • Develop strong relationships with internal teams, government departments, and community organisations.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate systems, policies, processes, and procedures to support effective and efficient stakeholder engagement and communication activities.
What You Will Need to Be Successful
  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Communications, community engagement, or Project management.
  • Strong experience in communications and stakeholder engagement, especially in infrastructure or engineering contexts.
  • Proven success in creating and delivering communication strategies that foster positive relationships.
  • Expertise in handling issues with professionalism and clarity.
  • Experience leading engagement sessions and crafting strategic communications.
  • Excellent project management skills with a focus on detail and outcome-driven results.
Additional Information
  • This role is a contract position up to 31 December 2026.
  • The working hours are 35 hours a week/70 hours a fortnight.

Lismore City Council values diversity, inclusion, and new working methods. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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