Make a meaningful impact in the community by driving inclusive, high-quality engagement practices that shape local decision-making. This is a key role within City of Clarence, offering the chance to influence projects, build relationships, and foster a strong culture of community participation.

Key responsibilities

Lead and deliver innovative community and stakeholder engagement initiatives

Manage and grow the online engagement platform Your Say Clarence

Provide strategic advice and planning across diverse project teams

Build and maintain strong relationships through events, forums and public engagement

Analyse and report on community input to inform council decisions

About you

Experienced in engagement strategy, stakeholder management, and IAP2 methodologies

Skilled communicator with strong report writing, facilitation and negotiation abilities

Politically astute and able to work effectively in a government environment

Proactive mentor and collaborator who supports knowledge sharing and team development

A strategic thinker who can manage competing priorities, with a flexible and resilient approach to challenges

What we offer you

Base salary between $89,760.55 and $99,774.18 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation

Permanent/full-time

Monthly rostered day off

City of Clarence offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits.

Apply online

Apply via our careers page: Jobs - City of Clarence and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the City of Clarence Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a detailed and confidential chat, please call Ned Worledge (Manager Communications, Media and Marketing) on 6217 9531.

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Jobs - City of Clarence.

Our commitment

City of Clarence is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

City of Clarence is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at City of Clarence.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 2 June 2025.