Research and Engagement Officer

Job description

Play a pivotal role in increasing community & stakeholder engagement across a busy Local Government | Ensure strategy is being followed | Immediate start

• Contract opportunity with immediate start
• Work with diverse community stakeholders to build partnerships
• Based in Northern suburbs

This Council are looking for a motivated & experienced individual to provide specialist advice and conduct research, evaluation and community engagement to facilitate the activities of the Organisation Performance and Engagement Department.

About the role:

• Provide specialist advice and support on community and stakeholder communication and engagement issues
• Develop and deliver appropriate engagement training across the organisation
• Monitor, analyse and present feedback on a continual basis on areas of performance that are critical for stakeholder and community support
• Support the ongoing development of best practice community engagement guidelines, tools and templates.

About you:

• Proven experience with in community engagement, advocacy, community planning or community development
• Understanding of frameworks that are relevant to Local Government
• Experience running & facilitating community engagement projects as well as advocacy campaigns
• Strong stakeholder skills and a keen interest in community initiatives 

Benefits:

• Flexibility of working from home but also the office from time to time
• Collaborative working environment
• Located near public transport

You will need to complete a police check and Working With Children’s check before commencing in this role.

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contributions to the workplace.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY today or email nicole@charterhouse.com.au. If this position is not correct for you but you have experience working in Local Government please still do get in touch, we have numerous positions within council.