Bayside Council

Community Engagement Officer

• Full time – 35 hours per week
• Enjoy A Flexi Day off every fortnight
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the Role

The Community Engagement Officer will assist the Coordinator in delivering the Council's community engagement services, providing strategic advice for the development of high-quality initiatives. The role involves contributing to a best practice Community Engagement Strategy and Framework, ensuring community participation in planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities also include researching engagement projects, promoting a positive organizational culture, maintaining transparency in decision-making, and collaborating across Council for a consistent approach to community engagement activities.

You can also expect to:

• Assist in the delivery of best practice Community Engagement Strategy and Framework that ensures the community can participate in planning and decision making in projects which affect their local area.
• Support the Coordinator by researching engagement projects to ensure projects are well informed, delivered on time and within budget.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair, and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Working across Council to provide a consistent approach to Community Engagement activities.
• Assist in delivering value for all stakeholders in an ethical, social, and environmentally responsible manner.

About You

We are looking for an industrious individual with the following:

• Preferred requirements: IAP2 Certificate or willingness to undertake
• Relevant tertiary or other qualifications recognised by relevant professional membership bodies and/or relevant experience
• Current Drivers Licence Class C
• Flexibility to work across varied hours and various locations as required.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line: F24/85 – Community Engagement Officer

Deadline: 11:59PM Tuesday 20 February 2024

Salary Range: $79,168.15 - $88,668.25 plus 11% Superannuation

Enquiries: Sharon Mitchell – Coordinator Community Engagement via email on sharon.mitchell@bayside.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 947 167

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.