Coordinator Community Connector

About the position

The Community Connector Coordinator will lead a government project delivered by Muswellbrook Shire Council from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026 across Upper Hunter Shire, Singleton and Muswellbrook Shire Council areas.

The position is responsible for the development and delivery of the program, monitoring and reporting, managing a small team and stakeholder expectations. This position will also be responsible for establishing the Memorandum of Understanding for the relationship with the surrounding Councils. The position will work closely with service delivery locations and other government departments including Health, Education, Department of Communities and Justice, and Emergency Services as well as community stakeholders on behalf of council.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

• Bachelor Communications or similar, combined with minimum of 5 years experience in a similar customer facing role relevant to the requirements of the position;
• Significant experience in delivering project management and casework.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate initiatives in a creative way.
• Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to connect with people from all parts of the community and with various levels of government;
• Ability to work autonomously to ensure the program is delivered to meet the government program goals and objectives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement ability to network with local services, attractions and groups.
• A current NSW Drivers License and flexibility to work weekends and afterhours as required.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
• Demonstrated Developed key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

Special Conditions: This position will require attendance for out of hours requests to meet program demands and to deliver on program objectives when agreed between all parties and as directed by the Director – Community & Economy. This may include business and community networking events, and the facilitation of community-building activities. This will be remunerated accordingly.

We offer

• Temporary Full Time (35 hours per week), Term Contract up until 30 July 2026
• Salary from $109,293 to $122,621 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Shaelee Welchman, Director Community and Economy on (02) 6549 3700. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 5 September 2024. 

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)  

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