Advertised Positions

• 12 month fixed term full or part time position, (3 - 5 days per week to be negotiated with the successful candidate)
• Band 7, salary from $108,024 + superannuation (pro rata) 
• Parental leave cover based at the Civic Centre
• Closing date 10 August 2025

About the Position

Help build the capability of the organisation to plan, implement and evaluate community engagement and research activities to ensure stakeholders have meaningful input into decisions that affect them.

This role is responsible for establishing policy, guidelines and tools to support effective community engagement and research practices and providing advice on community engagement plans and research briefs.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to assess context, identify potential issues and strategically plan and adjust approach accordingly
• Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate experience in stakeholder management, including the identification of target audiences and their specific requirements in engagement practices.
• Experience applying the IAP2 framework and selecting and implementing the most effective community engagement techniques for the situation to facilitate desired outcomes.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks and provide strategic and technical advice on community engagement approaches to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement solutions to challenging problems.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to establish team priorities, implementing improvements and planning and organising work to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Experience in assessing capability and developing and implementing a plan to build capability, including coordinating formal training, mentoring and peer support

Requirements

• Employee Working with Children’s Check (if applicable)
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 10 August 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Imogen Kelly on 0413 995 484 or at imogen.kelly@monash.vic.gov.au

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email talent@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.