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Community Engagement Officer

A Community Engagement Officer promotes public participation in services, requiring strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

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Get qualified to work as a community engagement officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Community Engagement Officer generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been an increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 22,100 people working in this field and many of them specialise as a Community Engagement Officer. Community Engagement Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Community Engagement Officer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication. This course covers topics including profiling a market, conducting relevant research, promoting products and services, devising campaigns and analysing consumer behaviour.

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A Community Engagement Officer encourages public participation and awareness of an organisation’s services. You might organise community events or programs for the public and ensure the organisation has a visual presence at relevant activities. Community Engagement Officers might communicate with various stakeholders and provide information when required.

Community Engagement Officers should have excellent personal skills and be good at listening. You’ll need to be organised and have strong leadership skills. It’s important that you can work as part of a team and communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. Community Engagement Officers may be required to attend activities and events outside of regular office hours.