Senior Advisor Community Engagement (4239)
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20 hours ago
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Job Summary
Network and Group: Executive Services Communications Engagement and Marketing
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $101051 to $115763 per annum 13.5% superannuation
About the role
The Senior Advisor Community Engagement provides leadership and expert guidance to deliver consistent high quality community engagement across the organisation. It supports projects using best practice engagement approaches and builds capability across the organisation. A strong focus is placed on capturing and reflecting community input in decision making to achieve meaningful outcomes for the community.
Key highlights:
- lead a consistent organisation wide approach to community engagement
- build strong relationships with community stakeholders and internal teams
- deliver effective engagement activities that inform decisions and outcomes.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Senior Advisor Community Engagement
About you
To be successful in this position the ideal candidate will bring extensive experience delivering community engagement and applying best practice approaches across a range of projects. They will be confident working with a variety of stakeholders and comfortable supporting teams to plan and deliver effective engagement. Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret and present community feedback are key to achieving positive outcomes.
Key strengths:
- extensive experience delivering community engagement programs and approaches
- proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence across teams and stakeholders
- highly developed communication skills including the ability to translate community feedback into clear insights and outcomes.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications national Criminal History Check and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmanias Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
How to apply
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Abby McKibben Manager Strategic Communications Engagement & Marketing viaemail
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 31 May 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence and
- originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
