Community Partnerships Officer

Campbelltown City Council; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave provisions

Fortnightly pay

Secure staff car park

12% superannuation

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking a Community Development professional to champion inclusion and participation. You will develop and deliver projects that support Homes NSW Community Renewal and Council's Social Cohesion priorities.

You will work with executives and teams to ensure alignment with strategy, governance, and outcomes, utilizing ABCD methods and strong stakeholder engagement. A driver’s license is required and the role offers a supportive, flexible workplace.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community development, or related fields.
• Proficient in Asset Based Community Development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of stakeholders in government, non-government and business sectors.
• Strong community engagement techniques and quantitative/qualitative research skills.
• High-level written communication and ability to deliver across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver projects, programs and partnerships for Community Renewal priorities.
• Collaborate with Executive Manager Community Life, Coordinator and Council to align with strategy.
• Ensure compliance with organisational direction and deliver community outcomes.
• Manage communications and stakeholder engagement in complex environments.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Strategic planning

Written communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based tools

Job description

Campbelltown City Council – Campbelltown NSW

• Temporary Full-Time position (Up to 4 years, working 35 hours per week)
• Salary from $108,310.44 -$117,235.96 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Fortnightly pay
• Working with a dynamic, multidisciplinary and community-focused team

About us

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

About the role

In this role, you will champion community inclusion and participation by developing and delivering projects, programs and partnerships that support the delivery of Homes NSW’s Community Renewal priorities and Council's Social Cohesion priorities.

You will work collaboratively with the Executive Manager Community Life, the Coordinator, the Council, and the team to ensure compliance with organisational direction and culture, and to execute Council’s Community Life functions. This position

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community development, or related fields.
• Proficient in Asset Based Community Development principles and practices.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of key stakeholders in the community, including government, non-government, and business sectors, with proven collaboration abilities.
• Skilled in utilising various community engagement techniques.
• Holds a current Class C driver's license.
• Displays a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning processes and methodologies.
• Brings extensive work-related experience in social sciences, community development, or similar fields.
• Exhibits specialist experience in executing community development initiatives in both established and newly developed communities
• Proficient in employing quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Possesses superior interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation, networking, community engagement, and presentation abilities
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of key stakeholders in the community, including government, non-government, and business sectors, with proven collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in using online tools, web-based programs, and social media for community initiatives.
• Demonstrates high-level written communication skills.
• Experience in adopting a strategic approach to deliver community outcomes
• Proven ability to implement and monitor funded projects or programs.
• Effective time management skills for delivering timely and quality outcomes.
• Experience in managing communications in politically sensitive environments.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits

• Temporary Full time (Up to 4 years, working 35 hours per week)
• Attractive salary from $108,310.44 - $117,235.96 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Fortnightly pay
• Secure staff car park

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Jessica Fusitua – Community Resilience and Partnerships Coordinator, on 02 4645 4***.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.