Exciting Government Roles in Newcastle: APS5 & APS6 Co-Design and Engagement Officers APS5 and APS6 Co-Design and Engagement Officers 12-month ongoing contract APS5: $55.24 plus Super APS6: $60.26 plus Super Federal Government Organisation Based in Newcastle Your new company HAYS has partnered with a dynamic federal government organisation committed to making a positive impact. Their work revolves around empowering individuals and enhancing their quality of life. Your new role Both positions require individuals who can undertake complex work guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies, and precedents. The roles involve designing, developing, and facilitating engagement sessions with internal and external stakeholders, including the co-design of set projects. They also require coordination and assistance in strategic planning, program and project management, and policy development. Key Responsibilities APS5 Co-Design and Engagement Officer will be responsible for: Coordinating co-design working groups, workshops and other events. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to prepare co-design materials. Maintaining relationships with relevant key stakeholders to support effective engagement. Working as part of a high-performing team to effectively engage with people with disabilities, their families and carers using a nationally consistent engagement approach. Representing at external forums and events, providing information and guidance to people with disabilities, participants and the wider community. Proactively delivering engagement activities and projects against the Engagement Framework by applying your co-design and engagement experience. Delivering clear, concise and effective messaging to people with disability, their families and carers as well as other community stakeholders. Managing a shared inbox, acting as a point of escalation for the triaging of enquiries and requests. APS6 Co-Design and Engagement Officer will be responsible for: Coordinating critical data analysis and feedback to measure the effectiveness of activities and strategies, including identifying associated risks and trends. Contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of targeted engagement strategies and aligning to the broader engagement strategy and frameworks, with branch and divisional business plans. Building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate participation in a diverse range of engagement activities and events, including stakeholder meetings, information sessions, forums, conferences and webinars. Contributing to the implementation and operationalisation of a targeted, proactive engagement strategy, including a forward planned events calendar, aligned to the corporate plan, broader Engagement Strategy and with branch and divisional business plans. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a government role is highly desired Proven experience in a similar marketing, engagement or project role Tech-savvy, able to hit the ground running using new programs and software Successful candidates will need to complete a WWCC and Police Check What you'll get in return Positive and supportive team environment Ongoing government contract Weekly pay cycle Excellent pay rate Receive ongoing support from your consultant at Hays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or contact us at os.newcastlehays.com.au / 02 4032 8600. Please include a brief statement outlining your suitability for this position in your application. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates ASAP, so please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. TO NOTE - Candidates MUST be Australian Citizens. As these are government roles, we have limited submission slots and a strict deadline. Applications received after Wednesday 17th of April will not be considered. 2857920
