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 to engage a Community Projects Officer to work with community groups and organisations with the Local Government Area to design and deliver projects and initiatives to strengthen the community of Kempsey Shire.To be successful in this role you should possess tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Public Relations, Social Science or other relevant field and/or demonstrated relevant work based experience; experience in developing and implementing community engagement plans and strategies; and proven experience in developing and administering grant funded programs and projects. You should also possess high level project management skills, including project planning and scoping, assessment, logistics for implementation, evaluation and acquittals.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 include Work as part of the Community Partnerships team to design and deliver community engagement practices and community projects in line with the Operational PlanPartner with community groups, educators and government organisations to support events, activities and capacity building with the ShireRepresent Council on community based networks and interagency meetingsAttending meetings of Council / engagement activities and/or community groups as required, some of which may be outside normal working hours.For 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 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
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West Kempsey
2440
