Community Engagement Officer

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Introduction:
Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilmoetres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.

Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system

Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Community Engagement Officer to join our team. This role is pivotal in strenghtening relationships between Council and the community by developing and implementing engagement strategies that ensure meaningful participation in decision-making.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support the planning and delivery of community engagement activities for Council projects, strategies and services.
• Coordinate and deliver engagement activities (workshops, surveys, online engagement).
• Collate feedback and contribute to reporting, identifying key themes and insights to inform decision making.
• Maintain digital engagement platforms and build positive relationships with stakeholders and internal teams.

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For a confidential conversation, please contact Manager Investment Attraction and Advocacy, Tony Caccaviello on 0436 112 241

Skills and Experiences:
About You

• Degree or diploma in communications, community development, social science, public policy or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting community engagement with an understanding of frameworks such as IAP2 desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with diverse communities.
• Well-organised, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment.
• Sound analytical skills to summarise feedback and support reporting.
• Confidence using digital tools to support engagement activities.