Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Community Engagement Officer to join our dynamic Growth and Liveability team

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Gilgandra community while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

- Full time 35 hours week
- Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary range - $1526.67 - $1831.99

ABOUT THE ROLE

To role is responsible for delivering Council’s communications and community engagement for the Council as a whole.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to WHS issues
- Current drivers licence
- Minimum 2 years work related experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, media and public relations, marketing, community development or equivalent
- Excellent level of oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess an enthusiastic self motivated attitude with a helpful disposition




- Demonstrated time management skills including the ability to set project priorities and establish activity / project outcomes to achieve set and agreed departmental goals;
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
- A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and actively participate as a team member to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving team and Corporate objectives

BENEFITS

- Weekly pay cycle
- 12% employer contribution to superannuation
- Annual Leave
- Subsidised corporate wardrobe
- Ongoing learning and development
- Sick leave
- Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community

ENQUIRIES

The People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an chance to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.

Applications Close: Friday 9.00am 17 October 2025

📌 Community Engagement Officer (Gilgandra)
🏢 Gilgandra Shire Council
📍 Gilgandra