Community Engagement Officer

About the role

The City of Cockburn is looking for an experienced engagement practitioner to lead and support community engagement activities that let residents, businesses and stakeholders contribute to city projects and decisions. Working across the organisation, the role gives expert engagement advice, runs consultation programs, develops accessible communications, manages engagement platforms and evaluates outcomes to support informed decision-making. It covers projects such as parks, public spaces, strategic planning, infrastructure and community initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver consultation programs and provide expert engagement advice
• Develop clear, accessible communications and engaging content
• Manage engagement platforms and activities
• Evaluate engagement outcomes to support informed decision-making

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering inclusive consultation processes and building trusted stakeholder relationships
• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline
• C Class driver's licence
• IAP2 qualification or training highly regarded
• Legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis

Required skills

• Sound understanding of contemporary engagement principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering consultation across channels, including digital engagement platforms
• Ability to advise, manage competing priorities and work with diverse audiences

What we offer

• Fixed-term full-time contract to February 2029
• Starting salary of $104,647-$112,705 under the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025
• Flexible work options and superannuation up to 16%
• Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

Applications close on 7 December 2026; agencies are not accepted. Applicants should read the position description before applying and may attach a separate document addressing the essential criteria.