Job Summary
- $70,000 - $84,999 per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 24th Jun 2022
- Melbourne > Ringwood
Located on Melbourne’s eastern fringe, Yarra Ranges is a geographically varied and demographically diverse council.
Trust, Empowerment, and Innovation underpin everything we do. With our commitment to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and development, every project you work on will enhance your skills and capabilities.
Our Communications and Engagement team are going through an exciting period of evolution, with several new positions created to better service our community and drive Council’s organisational objectives.
We have an exciting opportunity for a vibrant Community Engagement Officer to join our Customer & Communications department. The Community Engagement Officer will support Council’s organisational objectives of delivering meaningful, authentic, and responsive community engagement, by providing support in the delivery of Council’s engagement activities.
Supported by the Coordinator Community Engagement, this role plays a pivotal role in:
This is a fantastic opportunity suited to someone looking to make meaningful change within the community and kick start a dynamic and rewarding career in Community Engagement.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity (38 hours per week).
Our Corporate Services directorate provides a range of support and expertise that is integral to Council operations. Our Customer & Communications, Financial Services, People & Culture, Information Services, and Enterprise Systems departments provide specialised advice and service to a broad range of groups including Council staff, contractors, ratepayers, and the community.
By joining our team, you will evolve within a dynamic and welcoming organisation that makes serving the community our primary mission. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
Salary from $72,927per annum (Band 5), plus superannuation.
This position allows you to demonstrate and showcase your creativity in your application. In addition to, or instead of (either is acceptable) a traditional cover letter and resume, we are also accepting any other forms of application whether that be a video, website, graphic poster, or perhaps a portfolio? You name it, we’ll accept it!
To apply, please attach your application to this advertisement. If you have difficulties in submitting your application through our system, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Community Engagement Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Click to view the position description or for further information about our recruitment process visit our Careers at Yarra Ranges page.
Contact for enquiries: Pip Smith, Coordinator Community Engagement, on 0447 033 173.
A position description is attached.
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2021 and our Corporate Code of Conduct. Applicants will require the following:
Yarra Ranges Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people of all genders, from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply. We encourage conversations for all positions about flexibility that works for you, be it full-time / part-time / job-share, and we are committed to a culturally safe workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion and to the protection of children against child abuse in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.