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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Community Engagement Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Our Community Engagement Department has an exciting opportunity for an outstanding expert. Our innovative and motivated specialists work to understand the values, needs, priorities and aspirations of our communities so Council can make evidence-based decisions.

The team operates as an inhouse service provider to Council’s other divisions and departments. This means there is never a dull day as each team member manages a unique mix of projects! Examples of key focus areas of the team currently include: natural hazard preparedness and response, infrastructure planning and delivery, strategic plan development to support the delivery of Council’s Corporate Plan and Strategies, and planning for future population growth and development across our city. The team also administers the IAP2 international award-winning Moreton Says survey program helping us understand the things that matter most to our communities.

As one of our Principal Community Engagement Officers, you will play an essential role in assessing engagement needs and designing best practice Community Engagement Plans in collaboration with teams from across Council. You will operate at a strategic level while getting hands-on with the development and delivery of digital and traditional engagement collateral and activities. Acting as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, you’ll identify key risks and opportunities and bring innovative solutions to encourage participation. You will develop insightful and meaningful engagement reports to inform Council’s planning and decision-making. You will be called upon to brief local Councillors and our Mayor on what City of Moreton Bay’s communities have said.

You will work with a dedicated team who drive high standards of engagement through evidence-based planning, implementation, and reporting.  You will mentor and assist emerging professionals in the team and help build engagement capacity across the organisation where required.

About you

You will bring your commitment to outstanding engagement and extensive experience in the delivery of community engagement projects and activities. Your genuine passion for connecting the voices of your community with the decision-makers that shape the future will emanate bringing authenticity to your work. Your interest in research and data analysis will enable you to accurately present what the community has said to inform Council planning and decision-making.

Your skills in project management, ability to agilely manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment, focus on meeting critical deadlines and passion for building strong relationships are essential.

As a natural collaborator, you’ll have excellent liaison skills and an ability to innately understand stakeholder requirements. You’ll relish the opportunity to support the strong desire across the organisation to engage and to engage well.

Your energy, positivity and constructive feedback will contribute to the supportive and cooperative team culture. You will have the ability and willingness to work occasionally outside normal working hours, including weekends as required to enable fair and reasonable opportunities for communities to have their say.

Position Description

 Position Description_Principal Community Engagement Officer.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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