Consultation And Research Coordinator

Description:

Reporting to the Executive Manager Communications & Customer Experience, the Consultation And Research Coordinator will provide high-level advice to Executive Management and Councillors and the preparation of strategic documents and reports, including the planning, analysis and interpretation of the results of Annual Community Satisfaction Surveys and other service feedback mechanisms.

The position will work closely with the Consultation and Engagement Coordinator to plan, design, deliver, report on and evaluate Council’s consultation activities. This position will also provide the organisation with leadership, advice and strategic insight on community engagement and research matters across a range of issues and policy areas. The position is responsible for the management and coordination of the organisational approach to the conduct of engagement and research activities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:
 

• Tertiary qualification in social sciences, research or a related discipline with several years relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience;
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound advice to and liaise effectively with staff at all levels across an organisation, providing guidance and direction in relation to community engagement and research;
• Demonstrated ability to design and undertake community engagement activities and research for the purposes of policy development and planning;
• Highly developed written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience, and relay complex information in an accessible manner, including strong presentation skills;
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people; and
• Proven ability working in a team on complex projects.
   

Requirements Of The Position
 

• Satisfactory National Police Check;
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements; and
• All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia.