• Division: Corporate & Legal
• Business Unit: Community Engagement & Communications
• Title: Community Liaison Coordinator, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week
• Salary Range: $104,562.55 to $121,518.83 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. We are proud to be the winner of the Bluett Award 2022 and the 2022 Change Champion Award in the Enterprise Category.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Working with us

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment.

Our opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Community Engagement, the Community Liaison Coordinator provides high-level strategic and procedural advice, through application of specialist knowledge and experience to act as primary liaison between stakeholders including senior management, elected officials, resident associations and community groups.  

Role modelling Northern Beaches Councils values and behaviours, the position maintains sensitivity and confidentiality during all interactions and liaisons in relation to Council operations and Council business.

The key focus areas of this role include:

• Build and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration, driving results and fostering a deeper appreciation of Council business.
• Provide issues management and support, responding to emerging issues to ensure effective resolution with minimal risk to the organisation.
• Coach and motivate staff, creating a values’ driven team who are outcome driven and ‘put the customer at the heart of everything the team does’.

About you

We’re looking for a collaborative team member to join our Community Engagement and Liaison team. You’ll bring enthusiasm and extensive experience gained from working in a customer focussed environment to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information

• Position Description
• Expected Interview Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024
• Questions? Please call: Trish Chaney on 8495 6181