Grade: 9
Weekly Hours: 35
Weekly Salary: $1,615.14 - $1, 760.50 (plus superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Jobs/Responsibilities

As Council’s Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of high quality and cost-effective community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring change management impacts to community are understood, communicated and managed appropriately
• Developing and implementing initiatives to drive improvements to engagement strategies.
• Provide advice and assist with the development of the Community Strategic Plan
• Take initiatives to ensure relationships are maintained and Council’s reputation is upheld
• Promote innovative engagement programs across Council.

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives  

Skills/Experience

To be successful in this position you will need:

• Relevant qualifications in Communications or similar
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Experience in a similar role
• High level communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders including the public, media, community organisations, local businesses and government departments

If you are interested, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Manager Communications and Engagement, Nick Redmond, on 02 6393 8017.

Applications close Sunday 24 November 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment an eligibility list may be created to fill the same or an equivalent role that may become vacant over the next twelve months.