$94K – $101K Total Remuneration Package

$83K – $89K Base Salary

Location: Maroochydore

Vacancy No: 6020

Temporary - Full-time (until September 2026)

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Digital & Information Services Branch delivers agile and transformative information and technology, enabling council to be a leader in providing innovative and sustainable services to its communities.

The Training & Communications Coordination Officer role focuses on increasing organisational and community capabilities through knowledge sharing, presentations, training and events

Primarily in this role, you will:

Undertake planning, coordination and delivery of training and communications that reflect the initiatives in the Digital Plan and support the business to embrace rapid emergence of technology.

Take a strategic role in establishing and nurturing key partnerships and stakeholder groups to champion change, uptake, and delivery of initiatives in the Digital Plan.

Develop reliable and meaningful Communication and Training guidelines that inform and educate customers across our diverse organisation.

Coordinate the capture of message requirements through to multi-channel communication channels to reach audiences, both internal and external to the organisation and wherever they are most active and engaged.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess a Certificate IV TAE10440 in Workplace Training and Assessment or equivalent combined with relevant experience. A professional in this field will have demonstrated strong project management and organisation skills as well as demonstrated ability to develop plans, foster cooperation and collaboration among stakeholders, coordinate actions and deliver outcomes on time.

Vital to your success in this role, you will be able to work effectively as part of high performing team you will possess a current “C” class driver’s license.

Experience in event venue operations management or comparable experience or an ICT environment is desirable however not essential.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.

Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.

Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and

A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Amanda Fitter during business hours on 0429 119 489.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.