Job Description
Employment Opportunity
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Community Development / Library Services
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Community Engagement Officer
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Create meaningful connections and deliver programs that make a difference.
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Join a friendly organisation with excellent working conditions.
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Opportunities for professional development, training and career growth.
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Annual salary $93,****** - $100,****** pro rata to hours worked (0.8 FTE) + Statutory Superannuation
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The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is seeking an enthusiastic and community-focused Community Engagement Officer to join our Library Services team.
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If you're passionate about bringing people together, delivering engaging community programs and creating positive experiences, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. Working within our Community Resources and Engagement Team, you'll help deliver innovative programs and services that support lifelong learning, inclusion and community wellbeing.
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The Role
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Reporting to the Community Resources & Engagement Lead, you'll work collaboratively across Library Services, Council teams and with community partners to deliver high-quality programs that respond to the evolving needs of our community.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Planning, coordinating and delivering community programs and events.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with community groups, facilitators and key stakeholders.
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Supporting facilitators to deliver engaging and successful programs.
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Monitoring participation, gathering feedback and evaluating program outcomes.
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Working with Council's communications team to promote programs and services.
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Providing exceptional customer service and responding to community enquiries.




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Supporting day-to-day library operations, including opening and closing procedures and customer service as required.
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This is a varied and rewarding role that combines community engagement, program delivery and frontline customer service.
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About You
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You are an organised, proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys working with people and making a positive contribution to your community.
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You will also possess the following skills and experience:
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Experience planning and delivering community programs or events
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Strong project management and organisational abilities
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Working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
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A customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
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Managing resources efficiently
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Understanding of diverse community needs
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Ability to problem solve and make informed decisions
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A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
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National Police Clearance (willingness to obtain through Council processes)
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DHS Working with Children Check (willingness to obtain through Council processes)
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Current driver's licence
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The ability to analyse feedback and use data to improve programs and services (desirable)
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Grant writing or fundraising (desirable)
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Experience in community development, libraries, local government, education, not-for-profit or community services will be highly regarded.
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The successful applicant will work across Council library sites and may be required to attend community events and activities outside standard business hours and during the weekend.
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Why Join Us?
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At the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, we are committed to creating connected, vibrant and inclusive communities.
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We offer:
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Meaningful work that positively impacts the local community
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A supportive and inclusive team environment
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Opportunities for professional development, training and career growth
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The chance to contribute to cutting-edge community programs and initiatives
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A workplace that values creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement
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Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
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Healthy Lifestyles Program
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Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
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If you're passionate about engaging communities, delivering outstanding programs and helping create welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
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Applications close at 9am on Friday, 21 August ****.
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Additional Information
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Job Title / Number:
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Job Title / Number: Community Engagement Officer (Job # qA******)
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Department:
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Department: Community Development
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Type:
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Type: Part-Time
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Location:
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Location: Norwood, Payneham & St Peters.
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Note:Maybe required to work at various library locations
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📌 Community Engagement Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 The City Of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
📍 Adelaide