Community Engagement Officer x 2

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking 2 experienced and motivated Community Engagement Officers to join our team on a term contract, part‑time basis for up to 18 months.

This is a standout opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile project funded through the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund and play a key role in strengthening community resilience across Blacktown City.

In this role, you will collaborate across Council, work directly with our diverse communities, and help shape practical, community‑led solutions that create meaningful local impact.

Be part of a project that empowers communities and builds a safer, more resilient future!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Minimum degree level qualifications in community development, environmental, educational discipline or equivalent
• Suitable experience in collaborating and negotiating outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Knowledge in community development, emergency management, climate adaptation, or disaster resilience
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and tailor engagement approaches to different cultural needs
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and workshops, write correspondence and reports
• Experience using initiative, creativity, and consultation to deliver effective community engagement
• Class C driver's licence.

Desirable: 

• Community Development and Disaster Resilience Knowledge Base is desirable - awareness of contemporary trends, issues and their application and impact
• Relevant local government experience
• Understanding of the Blacktown Local Government Area, including its diverse communities, key stakeholders, and environmental or resilience related challenges
• Availability to work flexible hours.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,790.59 per week, pro-rata
• 21-hour working week 
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 3 April 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Yael Lang on 0420 753 248 

Internal ref:              Term contract x 2