Project Support and Engagement Officer

**Project Support and Engagement Officer**:
**Job no**: 497975

**Work type**: Temporary Full Time

**Classification**: Band 5 ($74,858- $84,918 pa)

**Categories**: Administration & Support, Local Laws, Compliance & Regulation

**Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong**
At City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung country such a great place to live, work and study.

We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we've built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.

Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it’s important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.

We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.

If you’re excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit **apply** - we’d love to meet you

**About the role**
In this role you will be working as part of the Health & Local Laws team and reporting to the Team Leader Animal Management Services. You will be responsible for the development of reports for presentation at Senior Manager/Executive level, as well as the development, planning and delivery of actions arising from councils Domestic Animal Management Plan.

You will also perform research on preventative strategies for animal related incidents, liaise with a range of community groups and key stakeholders, assist in the development and facilitation of community engagement projects and provide support to the Animal Management team as required.

This is a Full Time - 12 month position.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist the department in planning, developing and delivering a range of actions outlined in Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plans.
- Assist the Unit in the review and implementation of Council’s Dog Controls, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings.
- Actively promote responsible pet ownership in the community through the implementation of actions identified in Councils Domestic Animal Management Plans.
- Produce and assist in the development of a range of Council reports, multimedia promotional literature and community engagement opportunities relevant to Animal Management.

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in project facilitation, customer service and community engagement (or a combination), strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to write and develop reports for senior management.

You will be required to work on an array of projects and tasks related to the many areas of Animal Management. Keen attention to detail, data analysis and the ability to be innovative will be favourably viewed. You will be a community minded, highly motivated person that enjoys engaging with the public, can work autonomously, enjoys a fast paced environment and can meet tight deadlines.

**A career with us**
With flexible working options, our people have choice in how and where they work. Our employees connect with us from across the Greater Geelong region and beyond.

Central Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning ‘speak and talk together’ in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.

We’re committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

We offer:

- flexible work arrangements including RDO options in specified work areas
- salary sacrificing and novated lease options
- cultural and ceremonial leave
- study leave
- paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
- IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
- training and career development opportunities
- a healthy and safe environment
- our employee wellbeing program
- corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
- unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

**Applications and Enquiries**
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