Salary $98,****** to $113,****** p/a (pro-rata) + super *
Temporary part time position (14 hours) - 1 year contract
Supportive and team-oriented team culture
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
Working collaboratively with Council, community leaders and key stakeholders, you will coordinate community engagement activities, support governance processes, map community services and referral pathways, and contribute to the delivery of intercultural and interfaith initiatives that promote inclusion and social cohesion.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Build trusted relationships with the Jewish community and other cultural and faith communities to strengthen social cohesion across Ku-ring-gai
Coordinate and support the Project Reference Group, including meeting administration, reporting and implementation of key actions
Engage with community organisations, multicultural agencies and stakeholders to identify community needs and strengthen partnerships
Map community services and referral pathways to improve access to culturally appropriate support for residents
Design and deliver intercultural and interfaith initiatives that foster inclusion, understanding and meaningful community connections
Identify emerging community issues and support residents to access Council and external services,



escalating matters where appropriate
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Demonstrated experience in community engagement, community development or a similar liaison or outreach role
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse cultural and faith communities
Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and developing strong community partnerships and referral pathways
Solid organisational skills, including experience supporting committees, meetings or governance processes
Cultural awareness, sensitivity and sound judgement when working with community members on sensitive or complex issues
Lived experience within the Jewish community, or significant experience working with the Jewish community and an understanding of its culture, values and community organisations, will be highly regarded
Free onsite parking
Access to Fitness Passport
Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.
*Salary is equivalent to $39,****** - $45,****** p/a for 14 weekly hours + super
Closes: *****pm, Monday 24 August ****
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
This job was originally advertised via
Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers
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📌 Community Liaison Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Ku-ring-gai Council
📍 Sydney