Community Engagement Officer

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Place and Engagement team is responsible for promoting, supporting and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders within Cumberland City Council.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Place and Engagement team for a dynamic Community Engagement Officer who will facilitate community engagement with local residents, businesses and key stakeholders within Cumberland City Council. This position will implement strategies to encourage relevant groups and affected parties to actively participate in dealing with specific issues as well as the future strategic direction of Council.

Reporting to the Coordinator Community Engagement and Communications this role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement consultation strategies and initiatives through various methods to encourage active participation. This position will also present information to relevant groups, businesses and stakeholders in the local community to engage in feedback.

The successful applicant will require:

- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Social Science, Public Relations or a related field.
- Excellent written communication, research skills, and high level interpersonal and networking skills.
- Strong project management skills with the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple projects concurrently on time and within budget.
- Proven experience in the field of community engagement and stakeholder relations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of traditional and emerging community engagement approaches
- Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Demonstrated experience in providing a superior level of customer service and the ability to create and manage ongoing relationships.
- High level computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products.
- Current Class C driver's license.

Download the position description here for more information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands and Auburn office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 11 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,584.79 to $1,822.51 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal reco