Position Title: Senior Engagement Officer

Duration: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hrs/week until 30 June 2026

Location: Berrinba (preferred), Brisbane City

Payrate: $76/hr + super

Maxima is currently seeking various highly motivated individuals as a A06 Senior Engagement Officer for one of our government clients.

The Senior Engagement Officer will support the FAST team through the development and delivery of strategic communication and engagement projects, education campaigns, and stakeholder consultation initiatives that support the self-management of fire ants in South East Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead communication and engagement projects from planning through evaluation.
• Create and manage engagement materials including newsletters, factsheets, web content, and training packages.
• Apply engagement and communication frameworks suited for public education and issue management.
• Monitor trends in public, media, and community sentiment, providing advice and proactive strategies.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and customer journey design to enhance engagement outcomes.
• Act as liaison with stakeholders and represent Biosecurity Queensland in community forums and events.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate awareness campaigns for various communities.
• Identify reputational risks, escalate issues, and manage sensitive matters.
• Support team planning, stakeholder engagement policies, and systems.
• Represent the department at stakeholder events, meetings, and field days.
• Collaborate with FAST and other multidisciplinary teams within the program.
• Some weekend work may be required.

What We’re Looking For:

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualifications or relevant experience in communication, engagement, or public relations.
• Understanding of biosecurity and experience in a response or public education environment.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa (provide proof and notify if work rights change).

Benefits of joining Maxima’s temporary recruitment services:

• Access to subsidized health checks and flu shots.
• Employment Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure job satisfaction and performance excellence.

If you possess the skills, experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity or send me your updated resume on [email protected]

Maxima is committed to building inclusive and diverse workforces that value all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applications from First Nations Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all gender identities, and people living with disability.

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