Senior Engagement Officer

Work Initiatives; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport and Racing is seeking a Senior Engagement Officer to collaborate with local councils, community groups and sporting organisations across Queensland to deliver impactful sport and recreation outcomes.

You will build partnerships, provide strategic advice, and lead projects and funding initiatives that support government priorities and local community needs. A collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team culture will be fostered across the region.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local councils, community groups, sporting organisations, government agencies and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on regional sport and recreation issues, opportunities and priorities.
• Lead and contribute to projects, programs and funding initiatives that deliver positive community outcomes.
• Support the successful delivery of grants, contracts and special initiatives, ensuring outcomes are achieved.
• Mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge and fostering capability across the region.
• Identify emerging community needs and opportunities through research, consultation and engagement.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor program performance and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Help create a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Engagement Officer seeking an exciting new opportunity?

Our Service Delivery and Support team directly connects our agency to the Queensland community through face-to-face contact by promoting participation in sports and racing activities, regardless of socio-economic factors or geographic location.

At Sport and Racing, we are committed to fostering active, inclusive and connected communities across Queensland. Through partnerships, programs and funding initiatives, we help create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate, thrive and succeed.

As a Senior Engagement Officer, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver meaningful sport and recreation outcomes across your region. You'll provide strategic advice, strengthen community partnerships and lead initiatives that support government priorities and local community needs.

In this role, you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local councils, community groups, sporting organisations, government agencies and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on regional sport and recreation issues, opportunities and priorities.
• Lead and contribute to projects, programs and funding initiatives that deliver positive community outcomes.
• Support the successful delivery of grants, contracts and special initiatives, ensuring outcomes are achieved.
• Mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge and fostering capability across the region.
• Identify emerging community needs and opportunities through research, consultation and engagement.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor program performance and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Help create a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on communities across Queensland while working with a passionate team dedicated to increasing participation in sport and recreation. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment where innovation, collaboration and professional growth are valued.