Civic Engagement Advisor
Civic Engagement Advisor
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Job Description
Are you passionate about communications and community engagement Reporting to the Manager Office of the Lord Mayor this position is responsible for providing communications media civic and community engagement support to the Lord Mayor. You will work as part of a small and dynamic team to provide media services including proactive and reactive media social media videos and communications materials as well as community engagement advice programs and services. In this fastpaced role you will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of senior stakeholders to successfully promote the work of the Lord Mayor and Council and manage their reputation.
About the role
On a daily basis you will:
- Maintain the Lord Mayors social media platforms including drafting highquality daily posts photographs and videos.
- Manage the Lord Mayors community engagement schedule including organizing community forums town centre visits and associated social media.
- Provide advice and guidance on Civic protocols for the Lord Mayor and to parties interacting with the Lord Mayor including receiving delegations.
- Assist in the development of policy directions in consultation with internal and external partners and interest groups.
- Research analyse and evaluate complex information to develop communications and social media campaigns.
- Support the analysis of complex issues and offer advice on communications and public relations initiatives.
- Monitor public affairs trends and report on policy program or project implementation.
- Prepare highquality analysis talking points speeches and communication materials.
- Ensure initiatives Council services and decisions are promoted positively.
- Manage complex and politically sensitive information with confidentiality diplomacy and tact.
- Promote continuous improvement and innovation in practices and procedures.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with external business partners including community organizations contractors and authorities.
- Willingness to work outside of hours and weekends to attend events with the Lord Mayor
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
- Tertiary qualification (minimum Cert IV) in communications journalism public relations media policy government or business and/or relevant experience in a highly politicized environment.
- Current NSW Drivers License.
- Demonstrated experience in providing communications and/or engagement support and advice to elected representatives or senior executives.
- Sound understanding of political processes and government.
- Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders including elected representatives senior managers advisers media organizations peak bodies and community organizations.
- Experience in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters.
- Demonstrated communication skills including preparing social media content videos speeches and supporting materials.
- Proven ability to work with initiative and versatility on a wide range of matters.
- Ability to meet deadlines balance competing priorities and work flexible hours.
- Welldeveloped ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on highly sensitive material and maintain confidentiality
Whats on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $101 563.70 to $111820.26 plus 11.5 superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexitime 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.
Want to know more
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Review our Values Flyer which outlines Councils core values and behaviours.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactRenee Attard on
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online attaching a cover letter addressing the requirements of this role
Applications close 9pm Friday 28 March 2025and will not be accepted through any other medium.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcoholfree working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrierfree recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
