Community Engagement and Events Officer

We are looking for a suitably qualified Community Engagement and Events Officer to join the team.  You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Council’s Community Engagement Framework and assists in administering and delivering events. This role provides strategic advice and assistance to Council staff on engagement initiatives and facilities opportunities for community members to participate in Council’s activities. Additionally, the position helps build a culture of engagement within the Council and works with the broader community to foster understanding and confidence in the Council’s engagement process.

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in engagement, events, business administration or a related field.
• Ability to multitask and work in a cross-team environment providing advice, assistance, recommendations and building capacity in community engagement across the organisation.
• Highly effective writing and editing skills across a variety of mediums with ability to translate complex information into clear, interesting and relevant content for a diverse audience.

Position Hours: Full-Time fixed, 75 hours fortnight. 

Salary range: $77,821.84 to $87,586.17 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Andrea Marquardt Coordinator Communications and Engagement on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 15% superannuation (OTE)
• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Free parking
• Corporate Banking Benefits
• Corporate discounts on gym membership
• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Annual wage increases
• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 6 April 2025

Position Description