Engagement Officer

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of **Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration **at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. **We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options** (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $15.50/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

**About the role**

Unique opportunity for a talented, outstanding and dynamic Engagement Officer who is responsible for strategic and annual planning and implementation of programs, projects, operations and policy for the Inner West Council to deliver the outcomes and goals of the Community Strategic Plan.

The Urban Sustainability Team is focused on community and corporate action to realise a more sustainable and livable inner west. The team responds to all areas of sustainability strategy and program development including corporate sustainability strategy and systems, community, business and schools partnerships, innovation and behaviour change.

This position is responsible for delivering Green Living Centre activities and engagement. The role is required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively represent the Green Living Centre.

This role will deliver workshops that make up the Green Living Centre engagement program. The position will provide expert knowledge on a range of sustainability topics and participate in the ongoing development and evolution of the program. The position may also work with other council staff on community partnership and capacity building projects.

Regular out of hours attendance at workshops, meetings, and other engagements is required by this role

Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

**Remuneration**

$76,116.56 - $88,970.44 + Superannuation

**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent competencies gained from experience in a relevant field.
- High standard of communication demonstrating good interpersonal, digital media and written skills.
- High level of organisation and project management skills.
- Knowledge of key sustainability issues, including climate change, energy, waste and resource recovery, water conservation, biodiversity.
- Experience in community engagement techniques, e.g. running workshops, meetings and/or giving presentations.
- Experience working with community-based groups and programs

**Enquiries**

Kate Jackson, Coordinator Community Sustainability on 9335 2147

**Closing Date**

Sunday 20 November, 11:30PM

**How to Apply**

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

**Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.
- Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply._