Communications and Engagement Advisor

4 days ago


Sutherland Shire, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time

**Join Our Communications and Engagement Team**:

- Strategic role responsible for leading complex community engagement planning and providing communications support to teams across the organisation.
- Lead effective engagement to facilitate active community involvement in Council decision-making.
- Provide expert communications advice and support to multi-disciplinary project teams, and strategic engagement advice to other team members.
- Work in a dynamic Communications & Engagement Unit - a team of professionals driven to exceed community expectations

**About Us**:
We are a forward-thinking organisation committed to fostering a thriving community through effective communication and engagement. Our dedicated team works to enhance the lives of residents by supporting services to be responsive, inclusive, and aligned with community needs.

We value collaboration, respect, and innovation, striving to create a workplace where employees feel empowered to contribute to meaningful outcomes for our community.

**About The Role**:
You will be part of a dynamic Communications and Engagement Unit, working as a**Communications and Engagement Advisor. See the Position Description for all the details

**Who We are Looking For**:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in communications and stakeholder engagement who has:

- Degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Proven experience in community and stakeholder engagement roles.
- Strong understanding of community engagement methodologies and significant experience developing and developing effective engagement strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor channels and approaches to diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong research capabilities, with ability to interpret and analyse a wide range of information and issues.
- Certification with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2).

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated week commencing Tuesday 28th January 2025
- **Package**:From**$96,668 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
- **Hours of work**:Temporary Full-Time 35 hours per week with option of 19-day month with flex-time arrangement. Opportunity expected to be available for up to 12 months.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to our Fitness Passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and there is also an option for novated lease.
- Please note the official title for this position is Community Engagement Advisor as per the Position Description.

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.



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