Division: Corporate Services

Business Unit: Community Engagement & Communications

Title: Community Liaison Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $85745.17 to $99650.39 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Our business unit strives to deliver innovative information services that promotes active participation, connection and engagement with our community. The specialist teams in Community Engagement, Communications, and Graphic Design do this through the provision of high-quality communications in different formats including digital, print, signage and social media. The Events and Tourism teams also deliver programs and activities that further encourage visitation to our region, support a diverse and vibrant local economy and continue to build the reputation of the Northern Beaches as a great place to live, work and play.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Rostered days off scheme
• Flexible hours
• Professional development and training opportunities

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include:
1. Assist with research on community issues, projects, and policies to support the team.
2. Support the team in liaising with stakeholders and help coordinate communication responses to ensure deadlines are met
3. Assist with the implementation of communication and engagement activities for Council projects and policies

About you:
We’re looking for an innovative and people-oriented Community Liaison Officer to join our dynamic and collaborative team. You’ll bring your empathetic, proactive and strategic approach to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

Position Description

Applications close on: 7 November 2025

Expected Interview Date: 13 November 2025

Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Andrew Johnston on 8495 5426

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.