Are you a master communicator who thrives on connecting people, managing high-profile projects, and turning community insights into real-world outcomes? We are looking for a energetic Senior Engagement Officer to lead tailored engagement strategies and build trusted relationships. Are you ready to facilitate meaningful participation, manage sensitive projects with poise, and make a tangible impact?

The Details

Start: ASAPRole Type: Temporary Contract: Part-time, 4 days per week Contract Term: 6 MonthsLocation: Wyong, NSWWork Rights: Full Australian working rights required

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Frameworks: Develop, refine, and implement contemporary community engagement strategies and frameworks to meet specific project needs.Facilitation & Events: Lead best-practice engagement activities including walk-shops, working groups, forums, and community workshops.Channel Management: Manage communications across multiple platforms, including social media, online consultation mediums, and telephone enquiries.Project & Crisis Management: Professionally manage high-profile, sensitive, or contentious projects while calmly navigating conflict and political environments.Advisory & Reporting: Provide high-level engagement advice to internal business units, evaluate the effectiveness of activities,



and report on outcomes.

Skills & Experience Required

Qualifications: A Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Participation, Social/Strategic Planning (or equivalent solid experience). An IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation is highly desirable.Licence: Current Class C Drivers Licence.Proven Experience: Extensive background running diverse community engagement programs (specifically co-design and trauma-informed approaches) for large, public-facing organisations.Communication Mastery: Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and high-level facilitation skills, with the ability to manage conflict effectively.Adaptability: Proven capacity to work autonomously within budgets, adapt to changing priorities, and handle frequent interruptions with a solution-focused mindset.

Apply Now

Ready to shape the future of the Central Coast community? Please apply online now with your CV and Cover letter, or reach out to Maddy Hellawell at [email protected] with any questions.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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