Community Engagement Officer (parental leave cover) (HR 22/26)
Shire of Augusta Margaret River
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Community Engagement Officer (parental leave cover) (HR 22/26)
Non-Continuing, Part-Time (60.8 hours/fortnight) Jan 2026 – Feb 2027
EA Level 6-7 ($86,504 - $101,397 per annum pro-rata)
Plus attractive superannuation, career development, generous leave provisions, recreation centre membership and more
Looking for a development opportunity or a short-term contract to gain some experience of community engagement issues in the beautiful South-West region? Are you passionate about ensuring community and other stakeholders are appropriately engaged in decisions affecting them? We are on the lookout for a special someone to help support during a period of staff parental leave.
In this role you will build the Shire’s capacity and capability in delivering meaningful, place-based community engagement. A key focus will be building positive relationships between Shire staff and the community, to enable these parties to work more effectively together, and to ensure Council are better informed about the interest, opportunities and expectations of its diverse community. Our customers are key.
We will be looking for the successful candidate to make a positive impact from day one. A tertiary qualification in social planning, community development, communications or a relevant field is required. Proven experience in community engagement methodologies and working knowledge of IAP2 is essential to having success in the role. You will possess honed facilitation and partnership building skills, analysis abilities, and a working knowledge of digital engagement platforms. Please apply now, we look forward to receiving your application.
Applications Close: Monday, 10 November 2025 at 4:00pm
For Job Information: Please contact Darcie Naughton on 9780 5269
To Apply: Please visit www.amrshire.wa.gov.au
Andrea Selvey, CEO
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON SEEK, ALL APPLICATIONS VIA SHIRE CAREERS PAGE
About Shire of Augusta Margaret River
The townsite of Margaret River is located on the Margaret River from which it derives its name. The Margaret River itself was named in 1831 by John Garrett Bussell on one of his early exploration forays. The name is first shown on a map of the region published in 1839.
Margaret River was declared a townsite in 1910 and gazetted on February 7th, 1913. In 1910 the Margaret River Progress Association wrote to the Minister for Lands requesting a townsite be declared at "the Upper Margaret Bridge". The reason given was that "the district is likely to be dotted with public buildings several miles apart in the near future if a townsite is not made available shortly". The District Surveyor who inspected the area preferred an area near the lower bridge on Caves Road, but this land was not available. Lots were surveyed in 1912, and the Townsite of Margaret River gazetted in 1913. In 1918 the name of the townsite was changed to "Margaret", but it was changed back to Margaret River in 1927, due to local usage of the name always being Margaret River.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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