Veteran Engagement Officer

RSL Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary packaging benefits

Gifted Christmas leave

Learning and development opportunities

Study leave

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RSL Queensland is seeking a dedicated relationship-builder to support veterans and their families across Queensland. Based in Mackay with regional travel and after-hours community engagement, you will collaborate with District Office and Sub Branches to guide volunteering groups and connect people to essential services.

You’ll influence outcomes, nurture partnerships, and produce reports while managing priorities in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Competenze

• Experience with Defence personnel or veteran community understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders and leaders.
• Ability to manage reports and budgets with attention to detail.
• Eligibility to obtain a Working with Children check.

Mansioni

• Build trusted relationships with Sub Branch committees and community stakeholders.
• Support volunteer-led organisations to navigate local challenges and opportunities.
• Connect veterans, families and communities with relevant services.
• Influence outcomes through collaboration and partnerships.
• Prepare reports, manage budgets and coordinate priorities.

Conoscenze

ADF service

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Budgeting

Driver Licence

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

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About the Role

Based in Mackay, this permanent full-time role works closely with our District Office and more than 230 Sub Branches across Queensland, helping volunteer-led organisations access the guidance, resources and support they need to thrive.

This is a highly relationship-focused role where you'll influence outcomes, build trusted partnerships and connect veterans and communities with the services they need.

Regular regional travel is required, along with occasional after-hours attendance at community and veteran events, so flexibility is essential.

What you'll do

• Build trusted relationships with RSL Sub Branch committees and community stakeholders and improve outcomes for veterans and their families.
• Support volunteer-led organisations to navigate local challenges and opportunities
• Connect veterans, families and communities with relevant services and support programs
• Influence positive outcomes through collaboration, community engagement and partnerships
• Prepare reports, manage budgets and coordinate competing priorities

About you

You're an experienced relationship-builder who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders and can influence without direct authority. You thrive in community-focused environments, are comfortable working independently and are passionate about supporting those who serve others.

We welcome applications from veterans, Reservists, military family members, and professionals from stakeholder engagement, community development, local government, membership organisations, not-for-profit organisations and veteran-support services.

Skills & Experience

• ADF service, experience working with Defence personnel, or a strong understanding of the veteran community
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills including Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience supporting volunteers, community groups or member-based organisations
• Confidence working with reports, budgets and Microsoft Office programs
• A current Driver Licence and Working with Children Card (or ability to obtain one)
• Flexibility to travel regularly throughout the region and occasionally work outside standard business hours

Why work at RSL Queensland?

For more than 100 years, we've supported veterans and their families through care, commemoration and camaraderie. Powered by Australia's most successful prize home lottery, we're growing our impact across Queensland and creating meaningful opportunities for people who want to make a difference.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, plus additional tax-saving benefits
• Three gifted days of leave at Christmas
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Study support and leave for work-related education