Community Engagement Coordinator - Double Bay, Australia - Woollahra Municipal Council

Woollahra Municipal Council

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Double Bay, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Part time

Description

Reference Number:

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Closing Date:

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time
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Salary up to $118,628 p.a.

plus super

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Permanent part time position, 4 days a week

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Located in Double Bay
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About us
***Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

***Encouraging community feedback and opportunities for engagement are all important to Woollahra Council's decision making process. If you are skilled and confident in community engagement and you are interested in working for an organisation that values its relationship with the local community we would love to hear from you

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About the role
***Woollahra Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Engagement Coordinator to work alongside Council staff across all departments as they plan, deliver and evaluate their engagement projects.

***This is a critical role in that you will be responsible for providing support and guidance on major community engagement projects and help to meet legislative requirements and community expectations on involvement in decision making.

***This position will work closely with the Communications & Engagement team in promoting and delivering engagement opportunities for our local community.

***This position reports to the Manager of Communications & Engagement. A small amount of after business hours work may be required.

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About you
***We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join our team. You will have the demonstrate knowledge across a range of public relations and communications work and most importantly, you will be attentive and have a proven record of providing excellent customer service.

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What's in it for you?
***We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

***We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

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Hybrid workplace - work from home up to 2 days per week

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Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities

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Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years' of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)

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High quality training and development opportunities
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How to apply

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You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.

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If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.

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- **You will be able to upload 2 documents only.

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- **For further information about the role, please contact Justine Henderson, Manager Communications & Engagement on during business hours

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CLOSING DATE:
11:59pm Sunday 31 March 2024
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Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement._

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Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication._

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Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._

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We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply._

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