We are seeking an exceptional communicator and natural collaborator who is passionate about achieving strategic engagement outcomes. If you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.Be part of a dynamic team passionate about engagement and building community relationshipsWork/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements availablePermanent full-time positionAbout the roleThis position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.You will like making complex topics understandable, managing multiple projects, storytelling from data and building relationships.Working in engagement at a local government level is a challenging and rewarding career where you have the opportunity to guide our internal leaders on the best way to achieve community participation and gain quality data and insights to inform important decision making. You will also contribute to real change by building a positive engagement culture across the organisation through leading a Community of Practice.To be successful in this role, you will have:Degree qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Public Participation, Social Planning or Strategic Planning or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role combined with ongoing professional development.Current Class C Drivers Licence.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, while also learning from others.It is desirable if you have, or are completing IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation.Salary and BenefitsThe salary range for this position ranges between $85.8k to $103k plus 11.5% superannuation.This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days work from home and 3 days on site.This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.Other extras include:Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations.Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms.We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program.Novated leasing partnerships.Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.What to know more?The contact person for this role is Sheree Gover, Section Manager Communications, Engagement and Digital Marketing. You can contact her on 0429 457 ***.This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
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