Who we are looking for
The Quality Water for Wannon Program is one of our most ambitious projects, with the goal of delivering great tasting water for Portland, Port Fairy and Heywood. We want our customers in these communities to have access to, and use, better quality tap water. This requires new capital infrastructure, a behaviour change program and community engagement. We're looking for someone who is passionate about engagement, dedicated to exceptional customer service, possesses a collaborative, can-do mindset and takes pride in the successful outcome of a major project. Join us as our Engagement and Evaluation Officer and lead the development and implementation of a behaviour change program, project evaluation plan and engagement plan. This is a five year full-time contract, based in Warrnambool, with a generous salary of $86,275.11 to $93,801.15 p.a. plus superannuation (salary negotiable based on experience and expertise). What you'll be doing
On a day-to-day basis, you'll: Plan and lead the delivery of the Quality Water for Wannon Engagement Strategy. Engage with local community members and oversee the development and delivery of the stakeholder reference groups. Design and deliver targeted engagement activities in local communities and capture feedback relating to the program. Produce professional, accurate and accessible information to inform customers about the program and support engagement activities. Design the delivery of a best practice behaviour change program and support the project realisation. Lead the preparation and coordination of an evaluation process assessing behaviour change programs, capital delivery, and the economic and environmental impacts and benefits.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone with: Tertiary qualifications in community engagement, community development, education or related field, or substantial relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) preferred. Experience in liaising with water and health industry stakeholders, local government, environmental groups, First Nations' communities, local community groups and special interest bodies. Experience in designing, planning and implementing engagement programs, activities and community education sessions. Experience in behaviour change program design and implementation. The ability to apply theoretical and practical communications and engagement tools and practices.
How you can apply
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 29 September 2024
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