Community Projects Officer – Engagement

About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.The OpportunityKempsey Shire Council is currently seeking a Community Projects Officer – Engagement to provide support and delivery of community engagement planning, implementation and evaluation for the organisation.To be successful in this role, you should hold tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Public Relations, Social Science or other relevant field; experience in relevant community development or engagement work; and experience in developing, monitoring and implementing community engagement plans and processes.  Previous experience working with Aboriginal communities in a culturally competent manner will be highly regarded.Please note there is a requirement for the successful candidate to provide a copy of a current National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement in this role.On offerIn return, you will be rewarded by:Opportunities to collaborate and achieveCareer development19-day monthA fantastic lifestyle and work life balanceWeekly salary of $1,280.83 to $1,441.59 (plus 9.5% superannuation)Key accountabilities includeSupport the implementation of Council’s Community Engagement Strategy and toolkitWork with internal teams to plan, design and deliver on engagement activitiesEstablish and maintain a regular engagement calendar and stakeholder databasesAssist in developing and maintaining content on Council’s digital engagement platformParticipate in community events and activitiesFor further information regarding this role please contact Maya Spannari on 02 6566 3200 How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.Your current resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees.Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2020 at 4pmYou will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact our Organisational Development and Performance team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.We are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Position Description AUD West Kempsey 2440