Community Engagement Specialist — Local Civic Impact

Sutherland-Shire-Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an Engagement Officer to join the Community Engagement team. You will plan and run engagement initiatives, provide guidance on engagement across the Council, and help shape best practices while coordinating with project teams and staff to ensure inclusive, well-coordinated engagement.

The role requires a background in engagement, the ability to manage multiple projects, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Background in community and stakeholder engagement with proven plan development experience.
• Experience coordinating and supporting engagement activities across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across internal teams and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute effective community engagement plans across various channels.
• Provide advice and support on community engagement across Council.
• Contribute to the development of best practise engagement approaches.
• Support the management of risks associated with engagement activities.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Engagement, or related discipline

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an Engagement Officer to join the Community Engagement team. You will plan and run engagement initiatives, provide guidance on engagement across the Council, and help shape best practices while coordinating with project teams and staff to ensure inclusive, well-coordinated engagement.

The role requires a background in engagement, the ability to manage multiple projects, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.