Principal Community Engagement Officer
Principal Community Engagement Officer
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
Do you have a passion for building strong community connections and leading local initiatives
We are seeking a Principal Community Engagement Officer to hit the ground running where youll lead and and implement Councils community engagement framework crafting and implementing engagement plans that bring people together and drive positive change. This is a role you can truly make your own having the opportunity to shape the approach and outcomes of community engagement. You will draw on your background in stakeholder engagement and your personable approach to connect with and listen to residents landholders businesses and contractors addressing the diverse needs of the community.
As the Principal Community Engagement Officer you will partner closely with our Executive Management and Project teams to support engagement across diverse projects during the conception design and implementation phases. The role also provides leadership to the Community Engagement Officer offering mentorship and guidance to foster their growth while overseeing performance and ensuring high quality outcomes.
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Remuneration
$110997 $127647 per annum plus superannuation
The Benefits
- Fulltime 35 hours per week
- Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements option of nineday fortnight or monthly RDO
- 12 superannuation
- Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
- Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Councils Study Assistance program
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
- Free flu vaccination program
- Free parking onsite
- Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!
About You
To be considered for this role youll need a degree in Community Development Social Sciences Communications or Public Relations along with extensive experience in a similar position. It is important that you have a proven ability to plan and deliver successful community engagement outcomes and effectively connect with a diverse range of community members.
Whats Next
We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.
Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit ourHow to applypage.
PreEmployment Screening
Please note prior to an offer of employment being made recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other preemployment checks such as references employment history checks working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. Were committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse backgrounds the LGBTQIA community veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is tosupport veterans finding suitable sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contactfor a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: Thursday 27 March 2025 at 11.30pm
Who to Contact: Name Jon Childs Community and Engagement Manager on
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Guided by staff values of integrity respect teamwork accountability and excellence Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive thriving Council and employer of choice.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
