Site Contact:

Brett Dyki | Manager Project Management Office | 02 6681 0595

P&C Contact:

Yasmin Hernage | yasmin.hernage@ballina.nsw.gov.au | 02 6686 1402

What is required? 

Communications and Engagement Officer to provide high level communications, stakeholder engagement and administration assistance to support the $57 million bridge duplication project and other capital works projects in the Shire. A focus of the role will be to develop and implement a communication and engagement strategy, and provide administrative support to ensure proactive, transparent, and consistent communication with residents, businesses, and key stakeholders.

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Start Date:

ASAP

Start Time/hour of work:

full time, 9 day fortnight or 4 day week working arrangement

Address/ site:

BSC Administration Building | 40 Cherry Street, Ballina

Anticipated engagement period:

Up to 12 months

Reason for placement:

Vacancy to support project term

Candidate specifics:

Essential

• Qualifications in community engagement, communications, project management or related field.
• Experience in communications and/or community engagement, preferably within construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be collaborative and build relationships with stakeholders.
• High level computer literacy with experience in Microsoft 365 and other corporate software, including familiarity with mapping software.
• Experience using digital communication channels, including social media, content management systems, and email marketing platforms to effectively engage target audiences.
• Willingness and ability to provide administrative support to Project Management team.
• Class C driver licence.

Desirable

• Local Government experience.

Additional Notes: 

Salary to be negotiated with preferred candidate depending on level of experience

Office based position

Full BSC induction requirements