65611 – Community Relations Officer, Moranbah

Are you excited and passionate about community engagement and development, thrive in a face-paced environment and enjoy working within a highly motivated team? Then the Engaged Communities Department have the perfect position for you!

We’re seeking an enthusiastic people-person to join in the role of Community Relations Officer, based in Moranbah. Reporting to the Manager Community Engagement, Programs and Event, this position is responsible for the development of resilient communities by identifying the needs of residents and developing and implementing relevant programs and strategies to meet these needs. This position also provides advice and support to build capacity of community-based organisation and is responsible for building and maintaining beneficial relationships with key community and government stakeholders.

Along with building strong relationships with the Community, this position will be required to engage in community programs and events, be informed about and participate in a range of community building and development activities and celebrate essential communities-of-interest. 

The successful candidate will have:

1. A strong community-focused ethos and be committed to Isaac Regional Council’s Vision and Values and the PECS Noble Purpose;
2. Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and organisational skills;
3. Strong face-to-face engagement capacity, including developed negotiation and influencing skills;
4. Established knowledge and experience of community development and/or community engagement principles and methodologies;
5. Experience in developing and implementing community events and capacity building projects;
6. Strong understanding of community structures and systems; and
7. A certification in community development and/or community engagement or other qualifications and demonstrated experience in a relevant community-based role, is desirable.

For this position we offer:

• Salary between $66,856.61 to $72,843.44 per annum;
• Nominally 72.5 hours per fortnight;
• 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading;
• 12% super (in accordance with policy);
• RDO’s in accordance with Council policy.

For more details on this position contact the Jim Hutchinson – Manager Engaged Communities during business hours. (07) 4846 3393 / Email Jim.Hutchinson@isaac.qld.gov.au. To submit your application – please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, achievements and motivation for applying for this position.

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities. We’re looking for a team member that will live and breathe this vision. As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and

we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued and accommodated. Now is the time to join our team!

IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

Applications Close: Wednesday 30 September 2020

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.