Community Liaison Officer

Community Liaison Officer

• Salary $98,182.78 to $113,892.48 p/a (pro-rata) + super *
• Temporary part time position (14 hours) – 1 year contract
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Working collaboratively with Council, community leaders and key stakeholders, you will coordinate community engagement activities, support governance processes, map community services and referral pathways, and contribute to the delivery of intercultural and interfaith initiatives that promote inclusion and social cohesion.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Build trusted relationships with the Jewish community and other cultural and faith communities to strengthen social cohesion across Ku-ring-gai
• Coordinate and support the Project Reference Group, including meeting administration, reporting and implementation of key actions
• Engage with community organisations, multicultural agencies and stakeholders to identify community needs and strengthen partnerships
• Map community services and referral pathways to improve access to culturally appropriate support for residents
• Design and deliver intercultural and interfaith initiatives that foster inclusion, understanding and meaningful community connections
• Identify emerging community issues and support residents to access Council and external services, escalating matters where appropriate

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, community development or a similar liaison or outreach role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse cultural and faith communities
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and developing strong community partnerships and referral pathways
• Strong organisational skills, including experience supporting committees, meetings or governance processes
• Cultural awareness, sensitivity and sound judgement when working with community members on sensitive or complex issues
• Lived experience within the Jewish community, or significant experience working with the Jewish community and an understanding of its culture, values and community organisations, will be highly regarded

Benefits

• 14 hour working week
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

*Salary is equivalent to $39,273.11 - $45,556.99 p/a for 14 weekly hours + super

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Nicola Fussell on 9424 0960

Closes: 11.30pm, Monday 24 August 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer