Stakeholder Engagement Officer

SALARY: 1,704.12 - 1,952.34 pw + Super + Leaseback vehicle

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 35 hour working week
- Leaseback vehicle included
- Flexibility through flex leave provisions
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
- Modern office building, ample free parking onsite, close to shops
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development

Camden Council’s Public Affairs team is on the lookout for a passionate and results driven Stakeholder Engagement Officer. Mainly focused on managing our online consultation platform, you will also be responsible for planning and managing engagement activities that provide opportunities for a range of stakeholders to participate in the decision-making processes of Council.

If you value a challenging, diverse and rapidly evolving working environment which provides the opportunity to make a difference, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something great.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it

Essential:

- Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Community Engagement, Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences or another related field.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage community engagement activities tailored to audience needs.
- Experience in content management of websites including the use of online consultation platforms.
- Demonstrated knowledge of traditional and emerging community engagement approaches
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including the ability to adapt styles to suit various mediums and diverse target audiences.
- Strong customer liaison, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated data management, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Experience in prioritising multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise high levels of autonomy, while at the same time working effectively in a team-based environment that is outcomes focused
- Working with Children Check
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence

Desirable:

- IAP2 Certificate of Engagement
- Knowledge of local government policies and practices
- Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the unique engagement challenges that need to be addressed when operating in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

To meet Council’s WHS requirements and in accordance with Council’s Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate, will be based on operational needs.

Further Information: Charmaine Cooper, Community and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist (Team Leader), 02 4654 7790

Closing Date for above position: 09/09/2024