Your Opportunity
The key function of the Community Engagement Role is to develop an effective, flexible engagement program for Council. The program will encompass multiple engagement platforms and be transferable to other Councils in Queensland with minimal tailoring of questions.
Council is wanting to develop a new Community Engagement Program that will guide best practice Community Engagement commencing with the renewables sector. This role will lead the development of the Community Engagement Program and will be instrumental in building our internal engagement capability, providing specialist advice to staff and implementation of the new Community Engagement Plan.
Term: Fixed-term contract of up to 12 months
Hours of Work: 72.5 hours per fortnight
Pay Level: $3324.54 to $3455.97 per fortnight (Level 5), plus superannuation and annual leave loading
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Employment Base: Warwick or Stanthorpe, Queensland (will be negotiated with successful candidate)
About the Department
The Economic Development Department falls within the Executive Services directorate and reports directly to the CEO. The department is responsible for progressing initiatives that will attract, secure, protect and advocate for economic growth in the Southern Downs. Economic development is a core deliverable under the SDRC Corporate Plan 2021 – 2026 with a focus on Agriculture & Processing, Industry & Innovation, Tourism & Events, and Population Attraction & Retention.
With the directive to attract and develop an educated, skilled and well remunerated local workforce, a productive and sustainable rural sector and profitable commercial and industrial enterprises, the department is at the coalface of regional development in Southern Downs.
The SDRC Economic Development Strategy 2022 – 2026 provides the framework for how Council seeks to achieve the outcome of building the capacity and capability of the regional economy to protect and enhance the Southern Downs as a sought-after, liveable community now and into the future.
What You Will Do
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.
(Note: For applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access the Position Description by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies).
The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description. These include (but are not limited to):
- Identification and implementation of a suitable online community engagement program.
- Develop strategies and collateral to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders impacted by a range of Council projects and activities.
- Ability to map stakeholders for community engagement projects and determine methods to notify and engage each stakeholder group.
- Develop and deliver a community engagement program around renewable energy.
What You Will Need
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- The legal right to live and work in Australia
- A person in this position will need to hold a relevant degree, IAP2 Australasia Certificate in Engagement, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Exceptional people skills & the ability to manage differing opinions, Research skills & to develop engagement programs with the ability to facilitate workshops/forums
- Demonstrated ability in research and the interpretation of data using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver stakeholder engagement strategies, and associated engagement and communication materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in delivering stakeholder engagement methodologies.
- Experience in online consultation and the use of social media for stakeholder engagement.
- To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description
What We Offer
At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:
- Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
- Salary packaging and remote area benefits available, which can significantly increase tax savings and take-home pay
- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
- Generous leave provisions including Special Family Leave, Cultural Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including free, skin checks, flu vaccinations and wellness medicals, and discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access). This service includes counselling, financial coaching, nutritional support and legal referrals, as well as access to specialised wellbeing support for LGBTIQA+ individuals, First Nations people, and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence through dedicated helpline
- Opportunities for on and off the job personal and professional development (study assistance available in accordance with policy)
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Further Information
For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:
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If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Gary Warrener, Manager Economic Development on 07 4661 0453.
Apply Now!
At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:
- A short written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the selection criteria of this role (as outlined in the Position Description); and
- Your current CV or Resume.
When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture team on ph 1300 697 372 for assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications Close: 25th February 2025
