Research & Engagement Advisor

Job Description

Location: Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home Job Category: Communications, Corporate Strategy, Organisational Development & Recruitment The City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington. Here at the City of Stonnington, we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience, and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people; have a look at “Why Stonnington”. If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. Are you passionate about community engagement and research? We are looking for a Research & Engagement Advisor to join our team and play an integral part in shaping the future of the City of Stonnington. In this role, you’ll combine research expertise with community engagement strategies to gather valuable insights and engage local residents and stakeholders in meaningful ways. You will collaborate across departments to ensure community feedback influences our decision-making and drives positive change in the area. Key responsibilities: Design and execute tailored engagement strategies that align with our organisational goals and vision. Lead community engagement initiatives that gather input from residents to inform City of Stonnington projects, strategies, and services. Manage the Connect Stonnington platform, ensuring effective digital engagement with the community. Develop, distribute, and analyse surveys and other research tools to gather key community insights. Continuously assess and improve methods for collecting and interpreting community data to support ongoing engagement efforts. Provide in-depth analysis of engagement activities, preparing clear reports to share findings with stakeholders. Collaborate with the communications team to develop communication strategies that enhance engagement efforts. Build capacity across the organisation by sharing best practices and promoting community engagement techniques. Join us in this full-time permanent role offering a competitive salary of $95,013 - $102,899 , plus 11.5% superannuation and the added perk of a monthly assigned day off ! Desired Skills and Experience To thrive in this role, you will need: A proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes. Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance community engagement and gather diverse perspectives. Solid understanding of modern community engagement principles and the IAP2 framework. Strong research, analysis, and report-writing skills, with experience using platforms like Qualtrics and online engagement tools. Effective communication skills, capable of developing strong, productive working relationships across various teams and external partners. A tertiary qualification in social sciences, research, communications, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. Enquiries For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Robyn Mitchell , Coordinator Community Engagement & Insights on .For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.Submitting your applicationPlease use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want to work for us.To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. We acknowledge we are meeting on the Traditional Lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the East Kulin Nations and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge their living connection to Country, relationship with the land and all living things extending back tens of thousands of years. #J-18808-Ljbffr