Community Engagement Officer- National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

**Job no**: 529918
**Work type**: Part Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Administration, Business Development / Industry Engagement

**Employment Type**: Part Time, 28 hours per week

**Duration**:Up Until 30 June 2026

**Remuneration**:$100,354 (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

**Location**:Kensington, New South Wales

**To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.**

**Why this role matters**:
The Community Engagement Officer plays a key role within the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (referred to herein as “the Centre”), by providing coordination and support on a range of events, processes and initiatives to enhance stakeholder involvement in the work of the Centre.

The role will work closely with key stakeholder groups including people with intellectual disability, families, carers and supporters and the Centre’s fifty-six Partner and Collaborator organisations. Working as part of the Engagement Team, and in close collaboration with the Inclusion Team, the Community Engagement Officer supports the implementation of the Centre’s Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.

The role will report to Manager Sector Engagement and Strategy.

**Skills Required**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification and subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience in community engagement or community development roles with a passion for community collaboration to ensure optimal design, implementation and evaluation of initiatives.
- Experience working with people with disability, including those with intellectual disability, focusing on promoting inclusion and ensuring accessibility.
- Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience in event coordination.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

**Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required**:

- NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one

**Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

**How to apply**

**To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.**

**Aarti**

**Talent Acquisition Coordinator**

**Applications close**: Wednesday 5th February before 11:30 pm
- The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment._

Position Description

**Advertised**: 15 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 05 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time