Community Development Recovery and Resilience Officer
Job No:
PEAK520
Location:
Scenic Rim
- A thriving regional paradise at the doorstep of Brisbane and Gold Coast
- Base salary up to $92K + Super + four weeks' leave
- Temporary position until 30 June 2024
- An opportunity to engage with the community and make a meaningful contribution to recovery and resilience
Closing Date: Tuesday 22 November at 12 noon |
About the Region
The Scenic Rim region is a thriving regional paradise in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks. Home to a population of more than 40,000, the region is on the doorstep of Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is an easy drive from both.
Known for its breathtaking scenery, the Scenic Rim is a popular visitor destination offering plenty to see and do. From its myriad wineries and art galleries to expansive bushwalking tracks, state-of-the-art equine facilities, agriculture, growing rural communities and friendly country charm, the Scenic Rim region is a must-see destination. It has more than 30,000 hectares of parkland, including national parks and Council-controlled parks, as well as three recreational dams. Everywhere you turn in the Scenic Rim you'll see mountains. This imposing Rim of mountains dates back millions of years to a time many were active volcanoes. Their legacy - Australia's most accessible World Heritage-listed rainforests and rich alluvial soil - remains the region's lifeblood.
About Council
Scenic Rim Regional Council services a region covering 4,254 km2 and more than 20 towns and villages. Council currently employs more than 380 staff and has an expenditure budget of $103.2 million. Scenic Rim Regional Council plays an important role in the thriving local economy, with a focus on ensuring a strong future for the region and continuing to meet the needs of a growing and diverse community.
To find out more about Council please click HERE
About the Position
This position is accountable to the Principal Specialist Community Development. You will be required to effectively engage, collaborate and partner with the community and key stakeholders to identify the immediate and future needs of the community as well as supporting community-led recovery and resilience projects.
For a full position description please click HERE
Experience and qualifications:
- Degree qualified in human services, disaster management, community development, welfare or a related field.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with community members who have been directly impacted by disasters.
- Able to actively build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
- High-level verbal communication skills and advanced complex report writing and project planning abilities.
About You
You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of community development, recovery and resilience and disaster management through gained experience. You will also have an understanding of the National Disaster Recovery Principles and have knowledge around grant funding programs.
Others will describe you as having unlimited drive and energy and someone who possesses a unique calmness in the face of adversity and disaster. You will also have an ability to effectively engage with and determine the needs of a community and articulate this to Council and stakeholders to develop meaningful and enduring solutions for the local community. You will also display genuine empathy and an understanding of people’s situations and have the ability to champion a resilient culture.
This is a wonderful opportunity to progress your aspirations and to be part of a customer-focused organisation located in the Richest Place on Earth, in Australia - the Scenic Rim!
Why this Position
Scenic Rim has been impacted by multiple disaster events and this position is a pivotal role within the community that will contribute to developing long-lasting solutions in disaster management, community-led recovery and resilience and meaningful engagement with key stakeholders in the region.
Your success will depend on your expert people skills, extensive community engagement experience, your ability to be insightful, your genuine care for people and your ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. This role is grant funded and will run until June 2024. The position comes with an attractive base salary of up to $92K, dependent on experience, plus superannuation and four weeks' leave and overtime.
Do not miss this opportunity to combine an outstanding lifestyle with a career opportunity to support community-led recovery and resilience in the Scenic Rim.
To Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage.
Applications will close on the Tuesday 22 November @ 12noon . Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete you application before the closing date and time. It is advised you save answers to your questions offline until you are ready to submit.
For a confidential conversation, please call Cole Berman, Consultant Peak Recruitment Services on 0428 642 119 or alternatively email to cberman@wearepeak.com.au to send a message.