Community Engagement Officer

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Group and Team:Communications, Engagement & Marketing
Location:Town Hall
Employment status:Permanent Full-time
Classification:Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement:Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range:$91,138 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About The Role
The Community Engagement Officer supports meaningful engagement between the City of Hobart and its communities.
You will help deliver consistent, high-quality engagement across diverse projects, ensuring community voices are heard and valued.
Role Accountabilities Include
Represent the City at events and engagement activities
Advise project teams on planning and delivering effective engagement.
Promote inclusive participation through diverse engagement methods
Collaborate with Communications to raise awareness of engagement initiatives
Develop clear, engaging content for plans, reports and Your Say Hobart
Analyse engagement data and produce reports for the Council
Support the Senior Advisor in advancing best practice engagement.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Community Engagement Officer PD
About You
Are you passionate about building bridges between people, programs, and purpose?
As our Community Engagement Officer, you'll be the driving force behind meaningful relationships that empower communities and amplify impact.
You are a motivated and professional individual with a solid foundation in community engagement and stakeholder relations.
Your experience reflects a commitment to fostering inclusive participation and delivering impactful engagement outcomes.
You thrive in collaborative environments, listen actively, and bring creative energy to every interaction.
You Will Bring
Join us in shaping vibrant, connected communities where every voice matters and every action counts, with the following qualifications and skills:
A diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, or Social Sciences, supported by relevant experience in community engagement
Proven ability to plan and deliver contemporary engagement methodologies across diverse projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing detailed reports and engaging a wide range of stakeholders
A sound understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion principles, with a commitment to equitable and respectful engagement.
A current Drivers Licence and registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
About Us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other.
We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all.
With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We Recognise Contributions To Our Workforce And Offer
Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
Flexible work arrangements
A wide range of leave entitlements.
Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks.
These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Abbey McKibben, Manager Strategic Communications, Engagement & Marketing, on or email
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application.
If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to .
Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 7 September 2025.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
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Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
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