Community Engagement Advisor
Strategic Communications & Engagement
Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours)
Band 6 – Starting from $97,222.14 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
- Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Be part of a great Community Engagement team
Benefits Package
- Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
- Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
- Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
- Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement
About the Role
We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for a community engagement specialist, with hands-on learning, mentorship and future career progression opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a candidate with community engagement skills and experience to help deliver outcomes in the Strategic Communications and Engagement branch. This may include:
- Advising and supporting project teams in the development, implementation and evaluation of engagement strategies and associated communications for allocated projects
- Creating content and contributing ideas to continually enhance Council’s Your Say Yarra consultation website
- Identifying risks related to external stakeholder relations and collaborating within Council to develop and implement strategies to reduce the risk
- Developing strategies which enhance Council’s ability to engage and communicate with harder-to-reach audiences.
- Supporting the teams’ objectives for continuous improvement and actively making suggestions on how to achieve this.
Yarra City Council is a Dynamic Organisation, proud of our inclusive culture. We strive to continually improve services to the community.
Need More Info?
For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Sarah-Jade Chung at sarah-jade.chung@yarracity.vic.gov.au
103505_Community Engagement Advisor_Position Description_Updated Template_July 2025.pdf
Applications close on: Monday 11 May 2026, at 11:55pm
How to Apply
In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
Additional Information
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, screening against the Aged Care and Disability Banning Order Register to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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