Job Description:
The Community Engagement Manager Analyst in Perth’s nonprofit landscape plays a vital analytical and planning role within the broader framework of community outreach and engagement initiatives. This position supports the development, monitoring, and refinement of strategies aimed at strengthening relationships between the organisation and diverse community groups. By assessing engagement performance data and gathering community insights, the analyst helps ensure that the nonprofit’s outreach activities are inclusive, data-informed, and impactful.
A major part of this role includes collecting and analysing data related to community participation, outreach effectiveness, and demographic trends. The analyst uses this data to identify engagement gaps, emerging needs, and opportunities for more targeted and responsive communication. By developing metrics and tracking tools, they ensure engagement strategies align with the organisation’s mission and adapt as communities evolve.
Collaboration with the engagement and program delivery teams is essential. The analyst helps design and support events, campaigns, and consultations that promote trust and inclusion among various community stakeholders. They may also participate in co-design activities, helping community members shape the services and policies that affect them, while documenting their feedback in measurable and actionable ways.
The analyst is responsible for producing reports and dashboards that inform decision-making at both operational and strategic levels. These outputs support grant reporting, executive planning, and external communications by showing the impact of community initiatives and highlighting success stories. They also advise on community trends, risks, or barriers that could influence program success.
In Perth’s community-centric nonprofit sector, the Community Engagement Manager Analyst plays a foundational role in ensuring that outreach is more than symbolic. By embedding analysis into the heart of engagement planning, this role ensures that every initiative is grounded in real community insight and geared toward lasting, inclusive relationships.
Job Requirement:
Candidates for the Community Engagement Manager Analyst role must demonstrate strong analytical capabilities with an ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights that guide outreach strategy. Proficiency in tools like Excel, data visualisation platforms, or customer relationship management (CRM) systems is essential for tracking engagement trends, mapping stakeholder interactions, and building participation models that reflect the diversity of the community.
An understanding of community engagement principles and cultural competency is also critical. The analyst should be aware of best practices in outreach, equity, and inclusion, particularly when working with vulnerable or marginalised populations. They must be sensitive to community dynamics and skilled in analysing qualitative and quantitative feedback to draw well-rounded conclusions.
The role requires excellent written communication skills. The analyst must produce reports, summaries, and briefing papers that clearly present findings and support organisational storytelling. They must be able to tailor their writing for different audiences—internal leadership, community partners, or funders—ensuring that data is presented with both accuracy and impact.
Strong collaboration and coordination skills are needed. The analyst works with engagement teams, program managers, communications staff, and external consultants. They must be able to facilitate dialogue across departments, balance competing priorities, and ensure engagement planning remains rooted in evidence and community voice.
Ultimately, the candidate must be driven by a commitment to social impact and continuous learning. In Perth’s nonprofit sector, where transparency, inclusion, and adaptability are increasingly critical, the Community Engagement Manager Analyst ensures that the organisation stays connected to the people it serves through data-informed engagement. Their insights shape not just participation levels, but also community trust, relevance, and long-term collaboration.
