Location: Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Full time – 35 hours per week

Enjoy a Flexi Day Off every fortnight!

Work in a collaborative and supportive team

About the Role

The Community Engagement Officer will assist the coordinator in delivering the Council's community engagement services, providing strategic advice for the development of high-quality initiatives. The role involves contributing to a best practice Community Engagement Strategy and Framework, ensuring community participation in planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

- Assist in the delivery of best practice Community Engagement Strategy and Framework that ensures the community can participate in planning and decision-making in projects which affect their local area.
- Support the Coordinator by researching engagement projects to ensure projects are well informed, delivered on time and within budget.
- Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair, and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
- Work across Council to provide a consistent approach to Community Engagement activities.
- Assist in delivering value for all stakeholders in an ethical, social, and environmentally responsible manner.

About You

- Preferred requirements: IAP2 Certificate or willingness to undertake.
- Relevant tertiary or other qualifications recognised by relevant professional membership bodies and/or relevant experience.
- Current Drivers Licence Class C.




- Flexibility to work across wide-ranging hours and various locations as required.

Benefits

- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year.
- 10 days sick leave each year.
- 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year.
- Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents.
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access to Fitness Passport.
- Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations.

Closing date: Monday, 3 August 2026.

Salary: $87,773 - $98,305 plus super.

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child‑Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.

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📌 Community Engagement Officer (City of Sydney)
🏢 Bayside Council (NSW)
📍 City of Sydney