Veterans Community Engagement Officer

RSL Queensland; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 peryear

Three gifted days of leave atChristmas

Tailored learning and developmentOpps

Study support and leave for work-rel.}

Job summary

RSL Queensland in Mackay is seeking an Engagement Officer to strengthen relationships between District Offices, Sub Branches and veteran communities. You will help volunteer-led organisations access guidance, resources and support to operate effectively and deliver positive outcomes for veterans and their families.

You'll work with Defence communities, travel across the Central Queensland region, and partner with local branches to foster collaboration, navigate challenges and drive impactful

Qualifications

• ADF service or familiarity with the veteran community.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working independently and managing competing priorities.
• Ability to support volunteers and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Confidence with reports, budgets and Microsoft Office programs.
• Current Driver Licence and Working with Children Card (or ability to obtain one).
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside standard business hours.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with RSL Sub Branch committees.
• Support volunteer-led organisations to navigate local challenges.
• Connect veterans and communities with relevant support services.
• Influence positive outcomes through collaboration and partnership.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship-building

Communication

Independent work

Budgeting & MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RSL Queensland in Mackay is seeking an Engagement Officer to strengthen relationships between District Offices, Sub Branches and veteran communities. You will help volunteer-led organisations access guidance, resources and support to operate effectively and deliver positive outcomes for veterans and their families.

You'll work with Defence communities, travel across the Central Queensland region, and partner with local branches to foster collaboration, navigate challenges and drive impactful