APS6 Community Engagement Officer

Reference: BH-182102
Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and engaging Community Engagement Officer to join their team in Darwin on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community involvement and experienced in managing events, forums, or consultation processes. It’s a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and support community participation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver engaging presentations in both face-to-face and virtual settings, tailored to various stakeholder groups.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally, ensuring messages resonate with diverse audiences.
  • Support community forums, expos, and local engagement activities—including Mobile Service Centre events.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating engagement activities, tracking their effectiveness through data analysis and feedback.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of targeted engagement strategies aligned with broader organisational goals.
  • Support the organisation of stakeholder meetings, webinars, conferences, and community events.
  • Help ensure engagement strategies respond proactively to community needs and trends.
About You

  • Proven experience in community engagement, stakeholder liaison, or event coordination—preferably within government or similar environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages both verbally and in writing.
  • Skilled at delivering engaging presentations and facilitating discussions.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and execute multiple engagement activities.
  • Ability to build rapport with a diverse range of internal and external partners.
  • A collaborative team player who demonstrates professionalism under pressure.
  • Passionate about community involvement and making a positive difference.
If you’re motivated to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation in Darwin, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team committed to positive community change.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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