Community Engagement & Development Lead

Corangamite Shire; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Corangamite Shire invites applications for a Community Development and Engagement Coordinator to support vibrant, connected communities across the shire. You will lead community development initiatives, facilitate engagement opportunities, and ensure community perspectives inform Council planning and delivery.

The role requires proven experience in community development and engagement, strong leadership, and excellent communication with diverse stakeholders, including government and locals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in community development and engagement, including program development and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build community capacity, strengthen networks and empower communities to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead programs and projects and provide supervision and support to staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with the community, government and other stakeholders.
• A demonstrated commitment to our values of integrity, teamwork, and respect.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence, recent National Police Check and Working with Children check, or the ability to obtain.

Job description

Corangamite Shire invites applications for a Community Development and Engagement Coordinator to support vibrant, connected communities across the shire. You will lead community development initiatives, facilitate engagement opportunities, and ensure community perspectives inform Council planning and delivery.

The role requires proven experience in community development and engagement, strong leadership, and excellent communication with diverse stakeholders, including government and locals.