Community Activation Officer

Western Downs Regional Council; Western Downs Regional; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

12% Superannuation

Corporate Health Plan

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Leave loading 17.5%

Uniforms and PPE provided

Salary packaging available

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking a Community Activation Officer to plan, coordinate and deliver a range of community programs, events, and initiatives across the region. You will work with the Community Activation & Events Coordinator to engage with community groups, stakeholders, and residents to foster participation and vibrant liveability.

The role requires experience in planning community events, strong relationship-building, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering community events and activation programs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and community groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience leading event teams.
• Experience managing event budgets.
• Sound judgement and passion for vibrant, connected communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver community programs, events, and initiatives.
• Engage with community groups, stakeholders, and residents.
• Develop and deliver initiatives that encourage participation and community connection.
• Lead event teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage event budgets and resources.
• Support community engagement initiatives across programs.
• Identify funding opportunities and leverage partnerships.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Budget management

Judgement & passion

Job description

About the role

As the Community Activation Officer, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering a diverse range of community programs, events, and initiatives that enhance community connection, participation, and liveability across the region. Working closely with the Community Activation & Events Coordinator, you will take a proactive and innovative approach to engaging with community groups, stakeholders, and residents to develop and deliver initiatives that inspire participation and foster a strong sense of community.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver community programs, events, and initiatives

• Engage with community groups, stakeholders, and residents

• Develop and deliver initiatives that inspire participation and foster community connection

• Lead event teams

• Manage event budgets

• Support community engagement initiatives

• Identify funding opportunities

About you

• Experience in planning and delivering community events and activation programs

• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and community groups

• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills

• Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities

• Experience leading event teams

• Experience managing event budgets

• Sound judgement and passion for creating vibrant and connected communities

Benefits

• Work / life balance with flexible work arrangements and wellness programs

• Superannuation contribution of twelve (12) per cent in addition to annual salary

• Growth opportunities including skill development, mentorship, and career advancement

• Access to Corporate Health Plan

• Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

• Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

• Salary Packaging Available

• Allowances Available (if applicable)

• Leave Loading of 17.5% on top of base rate of pay while on Annual Leave

• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be provided if relocating to the Western Downs Region

About us

Western Downs Regional Council has been awarded the Large Employer of the Year award at the Darling Downs South West Region Queensland Training Awards for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. We are an innovative and dynamic company that provides staff with a work life balance and opportunities for growth with state of the art mentoring from professionals within our team. Be part of the community you serve

Applications close at Midnight AEST on Tuesday 24 November 2026