Community & Business Development Officer — Shape Regional Growth

Quilpie Shire Council; Quilpie Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing Week

Ongoing training and professional de­v

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Quilpie Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Community and Business Development Officer to deliver programs and initiatives across the region. You’ll coordinate community development activities, engage with stakeholders, manage grants and housing services, and provide exceptional customer service to our 700-strong community.

Reporting to the Deputy Director Community and Business Development, you’ll be the first point of contact for community members and tenants, driving outcomes with integrity

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating administrative processes and programs.
• Current 'C' class Drivers Licence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of community programs, projects and initiatives that promote community wellbeing.
• Plan and support community events across the shire.
• Build positive relationships with community groups, stakeholders, government agencies and service providers
• Manage grants, funding opportunities, housing and tenancy administration to support community outcomes.
• Provide high-quality customer service, responding to enquiries, requests and community needs in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

Community engagement

Communication skills

Program coordination

Drivers license

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Records management

Grants administration

Tools

Records management systems

Grants management systems

Job description

Quilpie Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Community and Business Development Officer to deliver programs and initiatives across the region. You’ll coordinate community development activities, engage with stakeholders, manage grants and housing services, and provide exceptional customer service to our 700-strong community.

Reporting to the Deputy Director Community and Business Development, you’ll be the first point of contact for community members and tenants, driving outcomes with integrity