A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC
The opportunity
Lead the charge in making community voices heard and valued in local government. In this role you will develop, design and deliver engagement programs that draw from a range of face to face and online tools. From initiating a community engagement plan at the very start of a project, being involved in hearing community feedback and then closing a project with a detailed engagement report – you will help empower local voices to shape meaningful decisions.
The ideal candidate is passionate about community involvement and eager to grow their career in the dynamic field of community engagement. You'll be an excellent communicator, a good listener and empathetic, genuinely caring about hearing and representing diverse voices. The right person will foster collaboration, maintain strong internal relationships and be proactive in forward planning.
With our Communications and Engagement Strategy recently adopted, it's a great time to join the team. Community engagement is a driving priority for both Councillors and the Senior Leadership Team who are committed to inclusive engagement.
* This is a permanent opportunity – working 28 to 35 hours a week + access to a flexible working arrangement
* Base Salary Range: $82,208 - $96,718 based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance
* You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here
– view the position description.
* Develop Community Engagement and Communications plans
* Develop, deliver and facilitate engagement tools and activities
* Provide analysis and reporting on engagement projects
* Assist in building community engagement capacity within the organisation
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:
* A degree qualification in social or behavioural science or professional experience in community engagement
* Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution sills
* Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi skilled team
* Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This is life at PSC
* Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
* Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
* Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
* Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
* PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
* Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
* Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
* Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
* Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
* And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about…
* Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know
* Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 30 November 2025
* Contact: Elizabeth Akerman, Community Engagement Team Leader on
* For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'
* To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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