Community Engagement Officer

Community Engagement Officer

• Permanent Full Time role
• Starting salary $85,767 per annum
• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 15.25%

The City of Busselton is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in the State, offering a progressive and supportive work environment. We aim to create a bit of great in every day for our community and our employees. The region offers pristine beaches and a unique mix of country and coastal living making it one of the best places in Australia to live and work.

We are looking for a passionate Community Engagement professional to drive the implementation of the City’s Community Engagement Framework. You will be part of a small public relations and engagement team and will need to work autonomously, be self-driven and have a broad skill set/experience as you will get to work across all facets of community. The ideal candidate with have the natural ability to effectively consult, engage and communicate with a diverse range of both internal and external stakeholders.

To be considered for this role you must address, in no more than three pages, the following essential selection criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies and driving continual improvement in community and stakeholder engagement;
• Demonstrated knowledge of IAP2 community engagement principles and processes;
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery and / or facilitation of workshops , presentations, digital content and fact sheets; and
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Tertiary or equivalent qualifications in a related field will be highly regarded.

Applicants must also hold a current C class driver’s licence and be able to provide a National Police Clearance no more than six months old.

Apply:  Please click ‘Apply’, follow the prompts and ensure you attach a covering letter, your current resume and a statement addressing the above listed selection criteria.

Enquiries:  Human Resources on 9781 1727.

Closing date: 4.30pm, Sunday 30 January 2022.

Attachments:
- Est 631 Position Description Community Engagement Officer.pdf