Disaster Community Engagement Officer

• Permanent Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $91,024 - $96,819 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 4) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Do you have a passion for community engagement and education?

This exciting role within the Disaster Management unit will perform project support activities that contribute to the development and delivery of disaster management priorities, funding and community engagement initiatives.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements
• Ability to plan and work independently, but contribute to overarching team goals and deadlines
• Experience developing disaster management plans, education strategies and resources
• Knowledge and understanding of local government, legislation, policies and procedures with ability to proactively identify emerging issues and/or risks impacting on business
• Ability to negotiate and work cooperatively with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, community members, government agencies and businesses

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 2-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements and ability to develop disaster management plans and education strategies and resources.
• Highly developed skills in verbal communication, communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to consult and liaise professionally with community members and groups and key projects stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local government, legislation, policies and procedures with ability to proactively identify emerging issues and/or risks impacting on business.
• Community engagement and education experience with experience facilitating workshops with multiple stakeholders.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 17 March 2025 at Midnight (AEST)