Community Engagement Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Hudson Australia

Hudson Australia

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Government agency seeks experienced Community Engagement Officer to provide advice and support on engaging with communities, stakeholders & partners

Community Engagement Officer opportunity
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$55-$65 per hour plus super dependent on experience:

Full-time, 2-3 months contract

Immediate start:
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Melbourne CBD location/WFH Arrangement

About the role

Our client, a government agency, requires an experienced Community Engagement Officer to provide advice and support to the department staff on engaging with communities, stakeholders and partners.

The role also supports staff capability and a cultural change program that delivers on the department's Community Charter and supports staff to engage effectively.

Responsibilities and Duties
Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Develop approaches, systems and tools to support active and meaningful community engagement
Provide strategic advice and practical support to staff in planning and undertaking engagement with communities and stakeholders
Support the development and implementation of plans to build the skills, capability and culture that will enable the department to work better with communities and make collaborative decisions
Assist the department to support communities to better prepare for, respond to and recover from bushfire and other emergencies
Coordinate work with Victorian communities to ensure consistency of outcomes for communities and the department
Support community and stakeholder engagement with state level organisations and peak bodies about forest, fire and emergency management
Engage with Victorian communities and stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you must possess:

Tertiary qualifications qualifications or demonstrated experience in community engagement, community development, stakeholder management and change management.
Relevant experience and knowledge in community engagement, community development or a related discipline.

**How to apply