Vacancy Details

Engagement Advisor

  • Salary Range Band 7 $115,229 - $128,947 plus 12% Super (pro rata)
  • 0.8FTE until end May 2027, then increasing to full time
  • Exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and collaborative team 
  • Help shape the future of Port Phillip by scoping, planning and implementing community engagement programs
  • Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Working in a team of creative and energetic community engagement specialists, you’ll support project teams to develop, deliver, report on and evaluate engagement programs. 

You’ll play an important role in amplifying the many diverse voices of our community to ensure Council decisions are based on need and aspirations. This is a chance for you to help shape Port Phillip’s facilities, services, amenities and planning, contributing to a liveable and vibrant city that enhances the wellbeing our of community.

This role is 0.8FTE until end May 2027, then increasing to full time

Duties:

  • Scope, plan, implement and evaluate engagement projects
  • Advise and support Council staff on community engagement projects 
  • Support refining engagement practices and processes
  • Analyse data, report on engagement findings and undertake research activities
  • Maintain and administer Council’s online community engagement portal, Have Your Say 

Skills and Experience 

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications, and/or significant experience in community engagement planning and reporting.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills for a range of audiences
  • Ability to work flexibly within a team, in a complex environment
  • Certification in IAP2 practices and experience in local government highly desirable 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and  Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Monique Cosgrove, Head of Community Engagement via email at monique.cosgrove@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 4 August 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au