Be a Part of Something Big   
Working with the City of Melbourne, making Melbourne great is what we do best. As an organisation, we strive to make a difference. It’s an exciting organisation and we welcome new members to our team. 

$79 214 + super
Full Time

The position… A unique career opportunity exists for an individual utilise their relevant experience in social planning, strategic planning, policy development or other relevant field to assist in the development and implementation of a Community Engagement Framework for the City of Melbourne. Working in a progressive and complex environment, the position will assist work areas to plan, develop, implement and evaluate Community Engagement programs. You will also initiate and develop relationships and partnerships with Council business units and external agencies, and provide information and advice to them on initiatives and activities that are aligned with the objective of engaging the community.

You will have…

• A tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in social planning, strategic planning, program delivery, policy development, project management or other relevant field
• High-level analytical, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills, including an understanding of the complexities of working with diverse communities
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to persuade key stakeholders on matters relating to areas of responsibility
• A sound understanding and demonstrated application of community engagement methodology, principles  and practice
• Excellent relationship management skills, including the capacity to work within a strong team environment and to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary groups

Who we are… At the City of Melbourne, we offer a great range of benefits including flexible working conditions, salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements, study assistance and an employee recreation association that is second to none.  As an employee you can tap into a diverse range of learning opportunities that could even include higher education pathways.  Your health and wellbeing is important to us. That’s why we’ve designed a unique Health and Wellbeing Strategy which seeks to optimise the health and wellbeing of our employees.

For further information about the position, please contact Desley Renton on 9658 8092.

For a copy of the position description click on the following link:   Position_Description_Community_Engagement_Officer.pdf

To view the physical requirements of this position click on the following link: IPR_Community Engagement Officer.pdf 

Interviewed applicants who proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be required to complete a ‘Disclosure of existing condition and Health declaration’ form and police check.

For a copy of the benefits and services offered by the City of Melbourne click on the following link:  Download CoM_Benefits_and_Services.pdf (72kb)

Applications close Monday 9 November 2009.

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