- Full time permanent position
- $110,535 to $123,685 plus Superannuation
- Doncaster location with flexible working arrangements
Exciting
opportunity for a Senior Community Engagement Advisor to work with the Engaged
Communications team across the organisation.
We are looking for a
dynamic and passionate individual to build our organisation’s capability to
engage with our community, and review our Community Engagement policy and
guidelines.
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the Role
Working in a supportive team in Melbourne’s east, you will help deliver initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.
You will
support the development and implementation of strategic community engagement
initiatives, ensuring alignment with International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) best practices and Council’s Community Engagement approach.
You will work
with internal teams on their engagement projects, from planning through to
evaluation, while building capability and consistency in how we connect with
our communities.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- Significant experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating complex Community Engagement projects, ideally within a complex or community-focused environment.
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or a related field, you will have demonstrated expertise in planning and executing end-to-end engagement projects and developing effective communication materials across various platforms.
- Professional certification in engagement practices such as IAP2, and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with on-line engagement tools such as Granicus - Engagement HQ – Your Say or similar.
- A solid understanding of survey design principles, best practice surveys and analysis.
- Drive to continuously improve and seek to find better ways to do things.
Please find the position description below
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description.
For a confidential discussion please contact Marcel Rawady,
Coordinator Digital Communications on 9840 9414.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close on Monday 11 August 2025 at 10:00am
Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
