Woollahra Municipal Council

Urban Forest Engagement Officer

• $84,689 - $103,020 p.a. + 11% super 
• Permanent full-time opportunity with a fortnightly RDO 
• Conveniently based at the Alexandria Depot with free onsite parking 

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our council is passionate about our community’s future footprint and our Urban Forest Strategy (UFS) is a key part of this.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications specialist to join our newly created Urban Forest Team.  

As the Urban Forest Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for the delivery of all internal and external engagement on the promotion of Council's Urban Forest Strategy (UFS) with the emphasis on growing Woollahra’s Urban Tree Canopy. You will do this via a range of creative mediums including print, social media and face to face events. 

You will work collaboratively with a close-knit team of Horticultural and Arboricultural staff including the Urban Forest Project Manager and Technical Support Officer and you will also work with the broader Communications team to promote active engagement with the community.

This position is based out of our Alexandria Integrated Facility however this role will see you regularly attend to different sites around the Local Government Area as well as other Council offices including the Council Chambers in Double Bay.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent with proven customer engagement experience.
• Highly proficient in the use of online engagement platforms (e.g. Engagement HQ, The Hive, Social Pinpoint) and monitoring and responding to community feedback.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise, consult and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Advanced community engagement project management skills and experience.
• Highly developed time management skills.
• Proven experience in managing inclusive community engagement opportunities and evaluating and reporting engagement results to best inform complex project decisions.
• Competency in all MS office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence.

 Desirable Criteria

• IAP2 community engagement understanding/training and or accreditation.
• Community facilitation and presentation experience with a broad range of engagement methods.
• Arboriculture or horticultural knowledge and experience and/or willingness to learn.
• An understanding of Local Government.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO (for eligible staff)
• Work from home arrangements (up to two days per week for eligible staff)
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities

How to apply

• Apply online by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Please click here to view the complete list of essential and desirable criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Paul Fraser, Manager Open Space and Trees on 02 9391 7177, during business hours.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday 26 May 2024

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.