• Location: Canberra
• Employment type: Part-time, 30.4 hours/week (4 days)
• Salary: $84,100 – $97,600 p.a. pro rata + 11.5% super (depending on experience)
• Strengthen community connections through cycling | Flexible and rewarding leadership role

Pedal Power is looking for a strategic, hands-on Community Engagement Lead to drive member engagement, volunteer mobilisation, and community connection. If you're passionate about bringing people together, making a difference, and growing a movement—this role is for you.

About Us

Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2025, Pedal Power ACT is Canberra’s leading cycling advocacy and community organisation. With a thriving membership of around 5,200 and a growing public presence, we champion the safe, enjoyable, and convenient use of bikes in the ACT.

Our work spans advocacy, training, and community engagement. We run skills courses for children and adults, host community rides and events, and deliver inclusive programs like the Bike Library, Fitability, and Cycling Without Age. Our advocacy is powered by a dedicated volunteer Advocate Coordinator and a network of local advocates working across the ACT’s five electorates to improve safety, access and infrastructure for riders.

A small and committed staff team works hand-in-hand with more than 100 dedicated volunteers who power our programs and help us promote cycling as a pathway to better health and wellbeing across the Canberra community.

About the Role

The Community Engagement Lead plays a pivotal role in delivering on Pedal Power’s mission. You’ll lead strategies to grow our membership, support and expand our volunteer base, and coordinate events and campaigns that bring people into the cycling community.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and the broader team, including the Advocacy Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Officer, Program Support Officer, and Office Manager, to ensure members and volunteers feel connected, supported, and engaged.

This is a varied and relationship-driven role, ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action and is confident managing competing priorities in a small, high-impact team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review, development and implementation of Pedal Power’s membership strategy to drive growth and retention
• Manage day-to-day membership operations, including overseeing volunteers who assist with member services
• Build and coordinate a robust volunteer network that supports programs, advocacy, and community events
• Plan, organise and deliver community events and promotional activities in collaboration with staff and external partners
• Support advocacy and campaign efforts by engaging members and volunteers
• Maintain accurate data, generate monthly reports, and assist with general office functions
• Take on other projects or responsibilities as required, aligned with Pedal Power’s strategic priorities

Essential Selection Criteria

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with experience in community outreach or engagement
• Proven organisational ability, initiative, and capacity to meet deadlines and juggle priorities
• Experience working collaboratively with staff and volunteers, including availability for occasional after-hours events
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, managing and motivating volunteers
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Competence in office administration, data management, and reporting
• Flexibility, resilience and a problem-solving mindset

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Background in not-for-profit, membership-based, or recreational organisations
• A positive attitude and a sense of humour—you’ll be joining a warm, values-driven team!

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements: You’ll be based in our city office, with some flexibility in scheduling and TOIL for any after-hours events
• Additional leave: Office closure over the Christmas–New Year period
• Supportive culture: A small team with big impact—and a shared commitment to active transport and wellbeing

For more information, contact Cecily Michaels, Executive Director, on (02) 6248 7995 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.