Crime Stoppers Victoria (CSV) is a not-for-profit organisation that empowers Victorians to feel safe and to help keep each other safe. For over 35 years we have been helping Victorians make their community safer by helping them to prevent crime and confidentially report crime information.
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Manager, Community Engagement
Crime Stoppers Victoria (CSV) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Community Engagement Manager to join the Crime Stoppers team based in our Docklands office in Melbourne. This is a full-time role, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Job responsibilities
The role provides leadership across community engagement and stakeholder management with an additional focus on working with youth and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) audiences. Responsibilities will include CSV’s relationships with the Victorian community and our complex range of stakeholders including Victoria Police and various government departments. The success of this position involves maintaining and establishing new relationships with external stakeholders including local government, community groups, Victoria Police, and the media. The role will require ongoing liaison with these stakeholders to maintain and further develop our relationships with the Victorian community. You will be required to design, develop, and deliver compelling programs and activities that inform and engage a range of audiences.
Your desired attributes
Key selection criteria:
- Tertiary qualified in community education/community engagement or a related discipline, or commensurate experience in the field.
- Proven experience in designing and coordinating events/activities for a range of target groups.
- Proven success in communicating and building relationships with a range of stakeholders, including community groups and government/statutory bodies.
- Experience working with young people and CALD communities and understanding the challenges that impact engagement.
- A strong understanding of Victoria, the Victorian community, and its diversity, with an established network of community contacts.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams to success.
- Proven experience in project development, management, and delivery in community engagement.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to represent CSV as needed.
- Strong track record utilising appropriate community engagement methods.
- Strong ability to influence and engage with organisational/community stakeholders.
- Solution-orientated approach with a strong community focus.
- Proven ability to work in a small team.
What’s in it for you?
You will love working for a not-for-profit community organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of Victorians every day. You will feel enthused and passionate about doing your bit to keep the community feeling safe. You will feel a real sense of pride to be working for an organisation and brand that the community thoroughly supports and trusts.
How to apply
Please address your application to Stella Smith, CEO, including your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. As part of our pre-employment screening process, a satisfactory National Police Check, National Fingerprint Record Check, and Working with Children Check will be required from the successful applicant.
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Enquiries can be made to Narelle on 0407871530.
