Senior Engagement Officer

Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games; Sunshine Coast Regional; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games – Currimundi QLD is seeking a Senior Engagement Officer to connect our agency with Queensland communities through sport and recreation initiatives. You will build partnerships, provide strategic regional guidance, lead projects and support grants while mentoring staff and improving programs.

The role focuses on delivering meaningful community outcomes, collaborating with councils, groups and agencies.

Qualifications

• Senior Engagement Officer role in Sport and Recreation
• Strong relationship-building with diverse stakeholders
• Strategic advisory on regional sport issues
• Experience coordinating grants and community initiatives
• Leadership and mentoring of team members
• Capability building across the region
• Research and engagement to identify community needs
• High-quality reporting and briefings for decision-making
• Commitment to collaborative, inclusive team culture

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games – Currimundi QLD

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.