We Are East Gippsland Shire Nestled in a stunning natural environment, East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. East Gippsland Shire Council employs over 600 locals, passionate about supporting the needs of our community. We’d love for you to join our dedicated team, committed to making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
The Opportunity: As the Engagement Facilitator, you will support the development of organisation-wide engagement strategies, build stakeholder relationships, and drive innovative practices to enhance community involvement in decision-making.
Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate the design and delivery of organisation-wide engagement using IAP2 or similar frameworks to support effective internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Advise and coach staff across the organisation on best-practice community and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Work closely with the Communications, Engagement and Advocacy team to develop and implement coordinated engagement and communication plans.
• Manage and deliver community engagement initiatives and events, including high-level activities that may occur outside standard business hours.
• Research, design and apply innovative engagement techniques, evaluate effectiveness, and contribute to the development and improvement of tools such as Council’s “Your Say” platform.

Based in Bairnsdale, this is a full-time, ongoing position.
What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement with a variety of stakeholders, using a broad range of methods.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge and application of IAP2 or similar engagement frameworks, particularly in a local government context.
• Ability to coach and support others to adopt new engagement processes and practices.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in community engagement, social sciences or public policy.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, have a working with children check and you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We’re Proud Of

• We offer flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid work flexibility, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave.
• We will support your continued professional development and training through study, workshops and conferences.
• We have a significant organisational focus on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We create engaging community initiatives that make a difference across the whole shire.
• We’re focused on your wellbeing, providing access to our EAP, an active social group and a Health and Wellbeing committee promoting regular health initiatives.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter
• Your resume
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria and capabilities.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 6 July 2025.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Luke Robinson, Manager Communications, Engagement and Advocacy on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. A valid Working with Children Check is required for applicable positions.