CareerPlan

Senior Project Officer, Community Engagement

New South WalesFull-time$133k–$147k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11
HybridCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Leads planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic community engagement initiatives to strengthen NSW Fair Trading's connection with communities across NSW.

Role type

Senior Project Officer (Community Engagement)

Builds

Community engagement programs, the Community Voice Network, and community-focused resources.

Domain

Public sector / Government / Community Services

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Project management, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, community outreach, resource development, data analysis, report writing, public speaking, facilitation

Preferred skills

Experience with diverse communities (older people, youth, disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD), empathy, cultural awareness, trust-building

Technologies

Webinars, virtual engagement platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate community engagement projects from planning to evaluation; Manage and enhance the Community Voice Network; Build partnerships with community organizations and government agencies; Identify emerging issues and opportunities; Develop and maintain a library of engagement resources; Translate complex information into accessible resources; Analyze feedback to inform strategy; Prepare reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.