Community Engagement Officer

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Community Engagement Officer to join our dynamic Growth and Liveability team!

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Gilgandra community while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Full time 35 hours week
• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range - $1526.67 - $1831.99

ABOUT THE ROLE

To role is responsible for delivering Council’s communications and community engagement for the Council as a whole.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the full position description

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to WHS issues
• Current drivers licence
• Minimum 2 years work related experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, media and public relations, marketing, community development or equivalent
• Excellent level of oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess an enthusiastic self motivated attitude with a helpful disposition
• Demonstrated time management skills including the ability to set project priorities and establish activity / project outcomes to achieve set and agreed departmental goals;
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
• A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and actively participate as a team member to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving team and Corporate objectives

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation
• Annual Leave
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe
• Ongoing learning and development
• Sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

Applications Close: Friday 9.00am 17 October 2025

ENQUIRIES

The People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800

HOW TO APPLY

Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess.

All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.

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