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Job Details

• Make a positive impact on your community
• Part-time (30 hours per week), fixed-term role through June 2021
• $43.50 - $47.50 per hour + Super

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Community Engagement Project Officer to join the passionate and dedicated Community Planning and Engagement team. This role is responsible for implementing and driving Council's community engagement programs, projects and activities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide expert advice and support to ensure good community engagement practices are taking place across Council for projects requiring community engagement.
• Prepare Media and Communications briefs for design and publication of promotional materials.
• Prepare content and regularly review Council's website to ensure information about key engagement projects and community engagement activities are up-to-date and relevant.

About You

You will have a passion for people and enjoy connecting, networking and engaging with others. You will have the ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people, building strong rapport and trusted relationships along the way.

The Following Is Also Required

• Degree in Social Policy, Social Sciences, Communications, Community Engagement or equivalent and a Certificate in Engagement from the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) (desirable).
• Knowledge and experience in designing and implementing a range of community engagement projects and techniques.
• Experience in the application of social media and digital technologies.

Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo a police records check and a Working with Children's Check for the purpose of employment.

About Glen Eira City Council

Glen Eira City Council aims to be an organisation that is high performing, values based and one that strives for innovation. We are proud of our achievements and have been recognised as an Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2019. We endeavour to recruit people with who share our values, are proud of the work they do and have a desire to make a difference to our community.

Benefits

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Team work, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• A supportive team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Extensive Learning and Development programs
• A job that is challenging and exciting
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Corporate gym memberships

How To Apply

Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

For further information please contact Ana Tsaganos on 9524 3485 or at atsaganos@gleneira.vic.gov.au .

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.

We encourage applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQ and gender diverse people. We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

Glen Eira City Council is committed to reconciliation and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations. If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Civic and Cultural Officer on T: 03 9524 3333 or E: MBickford@gleneira.vic.gov.au