Community Engagement Officer

Job Summary Support the design and delivery of community engagement initiatives to inform policy, research, and advocacy efforts, ensuring community voices shape meaningful systemic change. Enhance the organisation's presence and establish a feedback loop to keep communities informed and engaged.
Job Description Key Duties: Create high-quality communication materials for Aboriginal communities to promote understanding of policy and advocacy work. Develop and execute communication strategies to build public support for community-driven policy change. Gather, report, and utilise community feedback to inform advocacy and policy development. Represent the organisation in meetings with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment with community priorities. Support the establishment of mechanisms to capture community input for advocacy and strategy. Key Skills/Experience: Proven experience in community engagement, especially within Aboriginal communities. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with Aboriginal peoples and communities. Interest in how policy and community voices can impact outcomes for Aboriginal children, families, and communities. Benefits: Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on advocacy and policy for Aboriginal communities. Collaborative and supportive work environment committed to community-driven outcomes. Professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. To Apply: Email your resume to Sam Read at .
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Sam Read on (02) 9000-4093.
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