Senior Community Engagement Officer

• Exciting new opportunity for a Senior Community Engagement Officer to work across the Communications and Engagement team
• Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total package from $110,534 to $134,633 pa including super plus travel support, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.  

We are a smaller council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Senior Community Engagement Officer, you will be part of a small but ambitious council, supporting our greatest assets - our staff and community.

This new role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of strategic communications and community engagement to provide expert advice, hands-on support, and leadership in delivering high-quality engagement initiatives, strengthening community relationships, and contributing to council-wide communications and marketing efforts.

Mosman Council has a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

As a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, a health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to a fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On

You will lead delivery of key projects that support the development and implementation of strategic community engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) best practices and implementing Council’s new Community Engagement Strategy.

You will lead end-to-end engagement activities, from planning through to evaluation, while working closely with internal teams to build capability and consistency in how Council connects with the community. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is seeking to make a tangible impact by shaping how Council engages with diverse stakeholders on high-profile and community-driven projects. Find out more about why our community loves Mosman and the types of projects you could be working on here.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience in delivering high-quality communications and stakeholder engagement strategies, ideally within a complex or community-focused environment. With tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or a related field, you will have demonstrated expertise in planning and executing end-to-end engagement projects and developing effective communication materials across various platforms. Professional certification in engagement practices such as IAP2, and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only).
• For further information about the role, please contact Jacqui Jones on 02 9978 4026 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.

Applications close:  11:59pm, 2 September 2025

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.