10719 Community Development & Engagement Officer – Online Services
Job No:
CHR808
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3 - 4: $75,333.96 - $86,576.99 per annum + Superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Community Development & Engagement Officer who will be responsible for planning, initiating and conducting community development programs, events and projects to promote quality of life for all people across the Central Highlands region, and; Supporting council to engage with the community in a meaningful and efficient manner with their community engagement initiatives and community planning projects with a focus on online methods.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Contribute to the successful delivery of council's community planning, development, and engagement activities consistent with council’s Corporate Plan and other strategic documents, including those required by legislation.
- Contribute to facilitating, implementing, and reporting on regional and place-based community planning.
- Deliver on council’s community development programs, initiatives, and events across the Central Highlands region.
- Undertake community engagement, including planning and delivery of activities, community meetings, consultations, events and reporting. Keep abreast of new approaches and innovation for community engagement.
- To actively participate in ongoing training and self-development to achieve continuous improvement for yourself and council.
- Taking reasonable care for health and safety of yourself and others, complying with reasonable instruction and co-operating with CHRC policy and procedure per ‘Duties of Worker’ contained in the Work Health and Safety Act as amended.
- Provide support to community and council with advocacy activities.
- Facilitate the administration of council’s online engagement platforms ‘Have Your Say Central Highlands’, 'Smartygrants’ and council use of ‘My Community Directory’. Provide advice regarding digital public relations to support engagement activities.
- Undertake tasks including procurement, compiling statistics, meeting preparation, minute taking and drafting reports.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant disciplines, such as community development, community engagement, customer service and/or marketing.
- Demonstrated experience in engaging and partnering with the community to design and deliver community development programs, events, and initiatives.
- Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of digital literacy with the ability to learn new online platforms.
- High level of project management, report writing, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills in a diverse work environment.
- Willingness and commitment to work flexible hours (i.e. evenings and weekends where required).
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-skilled team.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Qualification in a related field and/or equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the role attained through previous appointments.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
- Queensland Working with Children Blue Card.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Monthly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Criminal History Check
- Working with Children check
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: **** Friday 25th October 2024 at 8am.