Mackay Regional Council offers you excellent career development opportunities, fantastic benefits and a commitment to work/life balance.
The Mackay Region
Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,621 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.
The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
We are a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing over 1000 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy.
About the role:
Mackay Regional Council is looking for a passionate Community Engagement Officer. This position is a 12 month contract, part time five-day fortnight with some weekend work required. You will be working predominately on our Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail project with our Capital Works Project Team.About the role:Reporting to the Communications and Marketing Manager you will develop and implement community engagement plans and strategies in accordance with Mackay Regional Council's policies and procedures. This will include engagement on matters such as policy development, program delivery, major projects and service delivery.To be successful in this role, you will possess:- Tertiary qualification in Planning/Communications or other appropriate discipline.- QLD C Class Drivers Licence- Experience in the field of Community Engagement, working with community groups and stakeholders in the local region- Highly developed written communication skills, particularly in the preparation of formal reports and correspondence.- Ability to effectively consult, engage and communicate with residents, clients and relevant stakeholders, including ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.- High level of knowledge of community engagement processes.- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment to deliver projects.For more information about this exciting opportunity, please refer to the attached position description.Salary & Benefits Package:- Base hourly rate from $40.08 + applicable allowances- Standard 10% superannuation (conditions apply)- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (Pro-rata basis)- Employee Assistance Program- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives- Active social clubsInterested?Applicants are asked to submit a resume, a cover letter and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description.Applications Close: 05th August 2021
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
