Assistant Director, Engagement
1 week ago
**Are you a people person? Passionate about community engagement? Keen to work on a range of interesting projects which create meaningful opportunities for the Canberra community? Join our team**
The ACT Government is committed to strengthening our community engagement approach to build a more trusted partnership between government and the Canberra community. As the Assistant Director, Engagement you will play a key role in delivering this commitment and supporting practical change across the ACT Public Service.
Our role is to keep the Canberra community well informed on government programs, policies and services, and provide meaningful opportunities to inform decision making. We listen to the people of Canberra and are their voice in government.
Our team is looking for an experienced, organised professional to work closely with communications and engagement teams across the ACTPS to enhance our community engagement capability and capacity. You will help deliver the following:
- whole-of-government engagement governance and frameworks to help drive consistency and quality to our engagement processes.
- engagement project implementation - online, face-to-face - always looking for new ways to engage.
- reporting and analysis coordination and improvements to support our team's program.
You will need to have excellent relationship management skills, have a focus on finding solutions and be able to work collaboratively.
This is a permanent, full-time position.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/ Other Requirements**
- Relevant education qualifications in Communications, Engagement or a related field is highly desirable.
- Accreditation or qualifications under the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) is highly desirable.
- Understanding of, and demonstrated commitment to, the implementation of the ACTPS Values, Code of Conduct, Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework and Workplace Health and Safety initiatives.
**Notes**:An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
Please note, this position will be located in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. The role may also include face-to-face engagement with the community at various locations across Canberra.
**How to apply**:Create a maximum two-page pitch that tells the selection panel about your ability to perform the duties (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role.
The pitch should demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Require” section of the position description and include examples of how you have done this in the past.
Please also submit a copy of your curriculum vitae and details of two referees.
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