Community Engagement Officer
Temporary full-time

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion.

We currently have an opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer to join our Communications team on a temporary full-time basis.

As a Community Engagement Officer with us you will:

• Coordinate and oversee external stakeholder engagement

• Support staff to deliver community engagement activities for Council

• Facilitate community engagement with residents, businesses and key stakeholders in our Municipality

• Report the results of engagement to the community and communicate how their input will be incorporated into the future strategic direction of Council and our Municipality.

What we offer...

• A temporary full-time role, 35 hours per week until 16 May 2026
  (Consideration of a job share arrangement would be given to this position, providing opportunity to work on a temporary part time basis)
• An annual salary from $88,034.96 to $97,058.52
  (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Plus 11.5 % superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including access to flex time allowing up to two days off each month
• Access to health and wellbeing opportunities such as Fitness Passport, EAP and health and wellbeing days.

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs or a similar discipline
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and delivering community engagement plans and activities, dealing directly with community members
• Well-developed ability to influence, negotiate, build trust and resolve conflict
• Proven experience in applying innovative community engagement methods and a commitment to continuous improvement
• The ability to exercise high levels of autonomy, while at the same time working effectively in a team-based environment that is outcomes focused
• The ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare communications content in a range of formats
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation, with key stakeholders and with members of the community.

Please refer to the position description for further information about the role.

Pre-Employment Checks

This is a child-related position. You will be required to provide Council with your valid and current Working with Children Check (WWCC) number as a condition of your employment. In addition, your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check to determine your suitability for employment.

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025 at 11:30pm.

Interested?
Click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application, or for more information, contact Claire Doble, Manager Communications, Engagement & Customer Service on 0477 274 858.