Internal Expression of Interest (EOI)

Applications Close: 11:59 pm 3 September 2026.

Group and Team: Communications, Engagement, and Marketing Group

Network: Executive Services

Location: Town Hall

Employment status: Temporary (12 months) Full-time/Part-time 1.0 FTE

Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range: $93,872 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

Are you passionate about helping communities have a meaningful voice in the decisions that shape their city?

The City of Hobart is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to support the delivery of high-quality engagement activities across a diverse range of projects and initiatives. Working within the Communications, Engagement and Marketing Group, you will help foster a culture of best-practice community engagement across the organisation, guided by International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) principles.

In this role, you will:

- Support community and stakeholder engagement activities for a broad range of City projects and initiatives.
- Build positive relationships with community members, stakeholders and internal project teams.
- Develop engagement plans, stakeholder communications, evaluatiaon reports and other high-quality written materials.
- Plan and deliver inclusive engagement activities that encourage participation from diverse communities.
- Analyse engagement data and communicate insights that support decision-making.
- Help maintain and enhance content on the City's online engagement platform, Your Say Hobart.

This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded qualified who enjoys working collaboratively and making a tangible contribution to the future of Hobart.





Learn more about the role in the position description: Community Engagement Officer Position Description

About you

You are an enthusiastic and organised engagement professional who is committed to inclusive community participation and building strong stakeholder relationships.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in community engagement, stakeholder engagement and/or project management.
- Knowledge of contemporary engagement methods and practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities.
- Sound organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Political awareness and an understanding of working within a complex stakeholder environment.
- A commitment to the City of Hobart's values and behavioural standards.

A qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Social Sciences or a related discipline, together with relevant experience, will be highly regarded. An IAP2 Certificate in Engagement is desirable.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Abby McKibben, Manager Strategic Communications,



Engagement & Marketing, on 0409 125 028 or email [email protected]

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

- You will be required to declare you hold the required documentation/licence, and
- If you are the successful candidate in the process you will be required to have the originals sighted by People and Culture before commencing in the new role.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.

📌 EOI - Community Engagement Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Hobart City Council
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