We’re after changemakers, innovators and powerful voices to work at Australia’s leading community engagement company. We want the right person for the job, and have numerous senior opportunities if you’re the right fit.

Capire is unique. We are a trusted, renowned brand and beyond a ‘tick box’ organisation. We are leaders, listeners, creators, thinkers, communicators, influencers and problem solvers. Each project is different. Our work is hands on and can be challenging, but it’s also meaningful, flexible, fun, rewarding and we have some sweet perks. Our weekly staff meetings and regular wellbeing activities are a highlight! Capire has an amazing, supportive, friendly team.

If you are highly experienced in community engagement, curious, proactive and want to make a difference, we’d love you join our team at Capire.

Cool Carlton office, with a mix of working at home and on-site.

Life is too short to be in the wrong job. So work with Capire, you’ll never be bored, we promise.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for skilled, highly motivated and values driven people to implement leading-practice community engagement projects, support development and growth, lead new business opportunities and build strong relationships with our clients and their communities.

Experience in a professional services consultancy is strongly preferred, while experience in a deadline driven project delivery environment is a must.

YOU MUST:

• Be passionate about solving challenges and a ‘doer’.
• Be flexible with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Have excellent verbal and written skills including writing reports.
• Be a self-motivated, team-orientated individual who has a strong work ethos, is super organised and productive.
• Be the kind of person who pre-empts client and project requirements and brings a positive attitude to the workplace.
• Be low drama, have a sense of humour and hold the highest standards of professionalism.
• Seek solutions to issues, rather than the causes.

THE ROLE

As a senior member of the Capire team, you will develop and deliver engagement projects and group facilitation, identify and lead new business opportunities, and develop strong client relationships. You will lead and manage projects and support the development of other team members. The primary functions of the role are:

• Design, implement and critically review stakeholder and community engagement strategies and projects with minimal guidance.
• Maintain strong awareness of leading practise and theory including engagement methodologies and group dynamics.
• Manage multiple complex projects on time and to budget.
• Design and deliver engagement activities including facilitating events and workshops.
• Prepare high quality, inclusive and easy to understand communication materials to ensure best engagement outcomes.
• Conduct and guide others in research, data analysis and stakeholder identification.
• Prepare high quality reports.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities and confidently lead proposal development.
• Grow industry networks and establish connections in relevant client markets.
• Establish and maintain key client relationships.
• Recognise areas for professional development for yourself and others including through mentorship and transferring expertise.
• Be a team player and live our values: to understand, be flexible, bring everyone along and make an impact.

REQUIRED

• Typically, 8-15 years’ experience, including 2-5 years in consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in stakeholder and community engagement and a solid understanding of community engagement frameworks and approaches.
• A degree in urban planning or design, public policy, communications, community development, social sciences or similar.
• A strong understanding of social, environmental, cultural and economic issues that face our communities today.
• A current Victoria Drivers Licence and a proficiency in MS Office suite of software.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive financial package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, including access to the Capire employee bonus scheme.
• A flexible working environment, with opportunity to work reduced hours and flexible leave provisions. Our office is based in Carlton, Victoria, but we work flexibly from both the office and home.

Capire is committed to creating a supportive and diverse workplace, and is a family friendly, equal employment opportunity employer. All applications will be considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, sex or disability. We provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination in our recruitment processes and encourage diverse applicants. Please contact us for more information on our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.