Community Recovery Officer (Fixed Term Employment Contract 12 Months)

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Tenterfield, New South Wales (NSW) Tenterfield Shire Council

Employer:  Tenterfield Shire Council
Job Type:  Contract
City:  Tenterfield
Salary and Benefits:  $70,000 – $80,000 p.a. is envisioned for the right candidate, plus 10% superannuation.
08/09/2021 11:03



Community Recovery Officer

(Fixed Term Employment Contract 12 Months) 


Salary Package commensurate to experience negotiable between $70,000 – $80,000 p.a. is envisioned for the right candidate, plus 10% superannuation.

Tenterfield Shire has a unique and exciting opportunity for a community focused professional to support the Tenterfield community recovery after the 2019/2020 bushfires. This externally funded role is a temporary full time position for a period of 12 months.

You will provide essential leadership and support to the community, and work closely with key stakeholders to identify community needs, development of local recovery programs, and assist the community in accessing valuable information and resources. This position is fundamental in coordinating the bushfire recovery processes for our local community.

You will possess

  • Demonstrated knowledge of community development, disaster recovery principles, practices, standards, and related disciplines and awareness of contemporary trends and issues and their application and impact, and
  • Practical knowledge of the needs of a range of diverse customers and cultures, and the services delivery that meets these needs using initiative, creativity, negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Diploma/Degree/Certificate in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development, or Community Welfare, plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience or substantial community development/community recovery experience is desirable.

Further information and details can be obtained in Council’s Position Information Package, or by contacting Council’s Acting Manager Economic Development & Community Engagement or HR, Workforce Development & Safety on 02 6736 6000 (during business hours).

Applications addressing the selection criteria should be emailed to the Chief Executive at hr@tenterfield.nsw.gov.au quoting the reference number and be submitted by no later than 4pm, 23 September 2021.

Tenterfield Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly embraces the following values: Integrity, Community Focus, Accountability, Respect & Excellence (ICARE).

Applicants must be an Australian citizen/resident or hold a visa that allows employment in Australia.

Position Information Package

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