Posted: 13/09/2024
Closing Date: 29/09/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Warrnambool
Job Category: Marketing & Communications
Who we are looking for
We have an ongoing full-time position for an Engagement & Education Coordinator, based in Warrnambool. This position comes with a generous salary of $96,568 to $107,722 p.a. plus superannuation.
We're looking for an enthusiastic professional to lead a small team and deliver our community engagement, education and community partnership programs.
What you'll be doing
On a day-to-day basis, you'll:
Lead and inspire a team of employees in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Deliver a comprehensive, proactive and timely community engagement and stakeholder relationship service.
Champion our Engagement Framework and build the capacity of other employees to deliver best-practice community engagement.
Ensure our community grants, sponsorship and water for community programs deliver shared value for us and our communities.
Deliver a strategic education program suitable for all ages to build community understanding of our services across South West Victoria.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone with:
Qualifications in community engagement, communications, public relations, social planning, and/or relevant experience in this field.
A minimum of five years' experience in a relevant area of work with a successful track record, including team leadership.
Experience in designing and implementing community engagement and stakeholder relations programs.
Knowledge and experience in liaising with water industry stakeholders, including local government, environmental groups, local community groups and special interest bodies.
An understanding of communications and engagement within a government organisation.
We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, feel free to call Garrath Darkin (Branch Manager Communications & Engagement) on 0427 816 188.
What we can offer
Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You'll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.
You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:
Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.
We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.
We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are:
A certified Family Inclusive Workplace
A Work 180 endorsed employer
Members of the Diversity Council Australia
Accredited members of the Health Workplaces Achievement Program
Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.
How you can apply
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 29 September 2024.
APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.
As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).
Reasonable Adjustments
We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at ******. Your information will be kept completely confidential.
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