Local Development Officer – Roma

Maranoa Regional Council; Roma; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, Full-Time Position

Rostered Day Off on 9-day fortnight

Long service leave after seven years

Five weeks annual leave

Parental leave options

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Memberships

Discounted Health Insurance

Staff years of service recognition

Job summary

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a Local Development Officer based in Roma to drive community development, coordinate projects and engage with local groups, businesses and agencies. You will turn ideas into actions that benefit Roma and surrounding communities.

You will build partnerships, support funding applications and help plan events, tourism and local initiatives, contributing to a thriving, connected region. A collaborative, proactive approach and strong reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in community development practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs or community initiatives.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written communication, research and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with community groups, local businesses, government agencies and service providers.
• Leading and coordinating community development projects, programs and local initiatives.
• Supporting community groups to identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications.
• Planning and delivering Council events, school holiday programs, youth activities and community celebrations.
• Developing partnerships that strengthen community connections and build local capacity.

Skills

Community development

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication

Reporting

Job description

Make a difference in your community and help shape the future of Roma!

Are you passionate about community development, building strong relationships and bringing people together? Maranoa Regional Council is looking for a motivated and community-minded professional to join our team as a Local Development Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside local community groups, businesses, government agencies and other stakeholders to deliver projects, events and initiatives that strengthen our communities and create lasting local benefits.

About the role:

Based in Roma, you will play a key role in supporting community development, local planning, economic initiatives and events across Roma and surrounding communities. You will also contribute to regional projects and initiatives, working collaboratively to turn ideas into action and help our communities thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building strong relationships with community groups, local businesses, government agencies and service providers.

Leading and coordinating community development projects, programs and local initiatives.

Supporting community groups to identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications.

Planning and delivering Council events, school holiday programs, youth activities and community celebrations.

Supporting local tourism, business development, sport and recreation, arts, culture and heritage initiatives.

Developing partnerships that strengthen community connections and build local capacity.

Preparing reports, correspondence and presentations, coordinating stakeholder meetings and following up on Council actions.

See attached position description for further responsibilities

About you

You are a proactive and approachable professional who enjoys working with people, managing projects and making a positive contribution to the community. You can build effective relationships, coordinate competing priorities and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

To be successful, you will have:

Knowledge and experience in community development practices and relevant requirements.

Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience coordinating projects, programs or community initiatives.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong written communication, research and reporting skills.

A commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement and Council's values.

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Permanent, Full-Time Position
• Stream A, Level 5 - $84,095.04 per annum
• Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
• Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
• Annual staff years of service recognition

About Maranoa Regional Council:

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Discover the Maranoa Region:

HOME -Roma Queensland

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace