• An exciting and rewarding new role at Council will have the successful applicant lead the Community Development & Engagement Team providing expert technical and strategic advice.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $111,424, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor degree qualification in, Community Development, Social Sciences, Social Policy and Planning or other related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated substantial experience in community development practice and a commitment to community development principles.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing strong and effective partnerships with community groups, service providers and other key stakeholders to develop responses to community issues and opportunities.
• Demonstrated group or meeting facilitation skills, including conflict management and negotiation.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of contemporary community engagement techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and adept at developing teams to successfully deliver outcomes and building a professional and positive team culture.
• Proven ability to provide technical and policy advice at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to develop plans, co-ordinate actions, gain cooperation and deliver outcomes.
• Strong time management, work prioritisation, organisational skills and the ability to both manage team deliverables and work independently to deliver high standard outputs and outcomes that benefit the community.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, advocate, communicate persuasively, engage in active listening, build effective relationships, foster collaboration, co-operation and facilitate strengths-based community development processes.
• Strong business acumen and written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional communication such as reports, presentations, briefings, and planning documents, with demonstrated ability to effectively operate relevant business technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and initiate sustainable community focused solutions.
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting procedures.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

• Community Planning
• Community Development
• Community Engagement
• Council’s Grants Program
• Other priorities as identified by Council and the Executive Tea