Community Engagement Officer

**JOIN OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE BEST COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA**

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking **Community Engagement Officer - Village Projects** to join our team at Singleton Council. In this role, you’ll make a real impact on the everyday lives of people within our community by achieving important outcomes for Singleton to grow and flourish.

**ABOUT US**

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services to our community, supporting our vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

**THE ROLE**

The Community Engagement Officer - Village Projects (VPA Project Officer) is responsible for leading engagement activities within the community of Jerrys Plains and Bulga and providing administrative support to the Mount Thorley Warkworth Voluntary Planning Agreement Committee and the United Wambo Voluntary Planning Agreement Committee to enable the successful implementation of community enhancement projects.

The Community Engagement Officer (VPA Project Officer) provides assistance to the communities in the identification of suitable community enhancement proposals and provides regular and informative updates to the community on the delivery of the projects. The Officer is also responsible for the development of project scopes, the undertaking of project monitoring and reporting processes in respect to the agreed community enhancement works program.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- Certificate level qualifications in business, administration or community engagement and/or equivalent relevant training and experience;
- Sound knowledge of community engagement principles and practices;
- Demonstrated contemporary experience in the research, planning, development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of innovative community engagement programs;
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills that include the ability to communicate, negotiate and consult with internal and external stakeholders;
- High level attention to detail, effective time management and prioritisation skills with ability to be flexible to meet business and stakeholder requirements;
- Advanced report writing skills; and
- Sound knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.

This position is offered on a **2-year temporary contract** on a full-time basis working 35 hours per week.

Remuneration for the position is based on **Grade 10** of the salary system which equates to a base salary of between **$72,088 to $81,089** per year plus superannuation.

**WHY JOIN US?**

At Singleton Council, we are a dynamic, multi-skilled, diverse group of people who share the same passion — to deliver outstanding services and outcomes to our community. We value difference and the creativity it generates towards our productive workforce.

Working for Singleton Council you will join an Engaged, Safe, Sustainable and Performing workforce who, together, we exist to make a difference for our community. To make smart, sustainable decisions, and to go above and beyond so that our community continues to be loved locally and recognised nationally. If you are looking for a challenging and strategically focused career which delivers tangible results for the community all whilst working in a flexible, contemporary environment, join us on our journey to be the best council in Australia.
- **Be community-first**:You’ll create or support important community outcomes and will be fulfilled by the impact you have on everyday lives.
- **Help drive change, step by step**:You’ll help improve _what _we deliver and _how _we deliver it. You’ll challenge us to move forward, combining hard work and drive with professionalism and staying power.
- **Learn and grow**:You’ll develop your skills and reach new heights through the diversity of what we do and through a range of ongoing training opportunities.
- **Join a supportive, family-friendly organisation**:Commit to our journey to achieve the best outcomes for our community and we will support you to find the right balance between work and life.
- **Join an employer of choice organisation**:You'll be a part of an organisation** **that has** **innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of collective leadership that has seen our organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice from the Human Resources Director (HRD) Australia.

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

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