Engagement Lead

• Reference number: 10406
• Permanent full-time position
• Salary commencing $94,996 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience
• Monthly RDO available
• Hybrid working arrangements available (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)

What’s in it for you?

Moonee Valley City Council pride ourselves on our premier work culture, providing an environment where our team members’ dreams and aspirations are both encouraged and fulfilled.

You can expect to enjoy the following benefits by joining our welcoming team:

• Actively contribute to the betterment of your local community through your work.
• Have your independence not just welcomed but celebrated through our culture of diversity and inclusion with regularly organised gatherings to celebrate what makes us different.
• Enjoy access to our employee benefits program which includes interest-free loans to purchase your dream bicycle, access to our local government employee health plan and EAP service, and other fun benefits such as our social club, Myki commuter club and more!
• Generous leave entitlements including 20 weeks paid primary carers leave and 3 weeks paid secondary carers leave for permanent employees.

The Opportunity

Positioned within the Advocacy, Communication and Engagement department, the Engagement Lead will support Council’s work to creatively and genuinely engage with our community and key stakeholders.

Reporting to the Coordinator Engagement, this role is responsible for supporting the delivery of Council’s Engagement Policy and working with teams across Council to build an internal community of practice and resources for staff.

This position supports the organisation to implement and utilise public-facing engagement tools including online engagement platforms, as well as providing support to the Advocacy team.

Skills & Experience

• Understanding of IAP2 principles and experience in effective community engagement design, delivery and evaluation.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, community planning, community development or a related field, along with relevant demonstrated experience.
• Community research skills and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including an ability to manage complex projects and deliver effective outcomes.
• The ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively and in a range of mediums across all levels of Council and with partner agencies.
• High level interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to prepare engagement materials, reports and project plans across a range of audiences/mediums with varied timeframes.

Please note this position must be available for community consultation outside of regular working hours.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide.

Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Sharyn Cox, Manager Advocacy, Communications and Engagement on (03) 9243 1963 to seek further insights to the role.

In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.