Job Description
Full job description
Reference Number: S100-24-1127
Closing Date: 17-0+-2026
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Senior Engagement Officer
Permanent Full-time
35 hours per week Monday – Friday, +am to 5pm
Salary: $104,864 – 120,5+4 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation
About Us
Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.
Benefits of Working at Waverley
Professional development opportunities
Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities
Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits
The Role
In this role you will develop and manage Waverley Council’s community engagement strategies and projects and deliver authentic engagement practices across the council. You will produce high quality, effective communications and engagement plans and materials to ensure Waverley is positioned as a high profile, innovative and effective organisation in touch with and responsive to community needs.
Be the primary organisational expert undertaking and guiding authentic community engagement processes and associated activities.
Provide complex reports, policy advice, Council briefings and data analysis on community consultations.
Facilitate community engagement activities to inform Council decision making through the provision of accurate, timely and clear information and resources.
Guide and support the delivery of effective and comprehensive deliberation and consultation techniques from project inception to post-project review.
Undertake social research and evaluation across a multitude of community segments and issues.
Supervise and coordinate a small team
About You
Tertiary qualifications in Communications or a related field
High level competency in the application of IAP2 principles and experience in the facilitation of community engagement design, delivery and evaluation
Experience managing or supervising staff
Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills in response to complex issues in a fast paces and political environment
Highly developed communication skills with a proven capacity to influence diverse stakeholders and facilitate positive engagement
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Henry Jamieson, Manager, Communications & Engagement on 02 +083 8380
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at [email protected]
How to apply: Visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Reference Number: S100-24-1127
Closing Date: 17-0+-2026
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Senior Engagement Officer
Permanent Full-time
35 hours per week Monday – Friday, +am to 5pm
Salary: $104,864 – 120,5+4 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation
About Us
Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.
Benefits of Working at Waverley
Professional development opportunities
Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities
Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits
The Role
In this role you will develop and manage Waverley Council’s community engagement strategies and projects and deliver authentic engagement practices across the council. You will produce high quality, effective communications and engagement plans and materials to ensure Waverley is positioned as a high profile, innovative and effective organisation in touch with and responsive to community needs.
Be the primary organisational expert undertaking and guiding authentic community engagement processes and associated activities.
Provide complex reports, policy advice, Council briefings and data analysis on community consultations.
Facilitate community engagement activities to inform Council decision making through the provision of accurate, timely and clear information and resources.
Guide and support the delivery of effective and comprehensive deliberation and consultation techniques from project inception to post-project review.
Undertake social research and evaluation across a multitude of community segments and issues.
Supervise and coordinate a small team
About You
Tertiary qualifications in Communications or a related field
High level competency in the application of IAP2 principles and experience in the facilitation of community engagement design, delivery and evaluation
Experience managing or supervising staff
Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills in response to complex issues in a fast paces and political environment
Highly developed communication skills with a proven capacity to influence diverse stakeholders and facilitate positive engagement
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Henry Jamieson, Manager, Communications & Engagement on 02 +083 8380
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at [email protected]
How to apply: Visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Engagement Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Bondi Junction offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
