Overview
Permanent Part-Time, 22.8 hours (averaged) per week
Vacancy 022/2026
The opportunity
We are in the market for an experienced and qualified Community Engagement Officer. If you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge, this role may be for you!
As the Community Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, strategic engagement initiatives that support the City's priority projects and strengthen relationships with our community. You will design, deliver and evaluate engagement campaigns while working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to ensure consistent, proactive, and genuine communications. At its core, this role is focussed on developing strong partnerships with community members, stakeholders, and internal teams to help shape activities that enhance public participation in City projects, foster collaboration and trust, and empower community members to have a voice in decisions that shape their lives.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* IAP2 Certificate of Engagement (desirable).
* Minimum 3 years' experience in community engagement across major/complex community projects.
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers. Further information can be obtained by calling Bonnie Beal Richardson, Manager Advocacy and Engagement on (08) 9550 3827.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
* All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organisational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
* The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
* As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
* This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
* To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
* To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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