Do you have experience working with communities in times of a disaster? Join Mareeba Shire Council’s Communities team and support our community to be disaster prepared and more resilient.
The Role:
The role of the Community Recovery & Resilience Officer is to enhance resilience in the community by developing and implementing community development initiatives and programs. Specifically, the planning and implementation of a Community Resilience Network (CRN) and undertaking broad community education and awareness raising to increase levels of disaster prevention and preparedness in the community.
This is a temporary, full-time position to 31 March 2027 and is funded under the Queensland and Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
What You’ll Do
- Undertake community disaster education and awareness
- Implement and deliver a Community Resilience Network (CRN) to support disaster operations and recovery
- Assist communities to rebuild and recover after a disaster
- Implement community development initiatives and programs to enhance resilience
- Build strong relationships with key agencies involved in community recovery
What we are looking for:
You will be a natural at connecting with others with experience in:
- Community development and capacity building
- Collaborating and negotiating outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Public speaking, facilitation and training
- Project management and reporting
You will also need to be tech-savvy with the Microsoft Office suite and have experience in disaster management operations.
What we can offer you:
- Temporary, full-time position until 31 March 2027
- LGOA Level 5/1 – $89,573 per annum
- Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum
- Work/life balance – 19-day month
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 12% employer superannuation contributions
- Salary sacrificing options
- Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
- Learning and development opportunities
Interested?
Please send the following documents to recruitment@msc.qld.gov.au
- Cover letter (no more than 500 words)
- Your current resume
- Completed Employment Application form
Applications Close: Monday, 15 September 2025
Contact: For further information about this position contact Julia Barbagallo, Communities Officer, on 1300 308 461 (during business hours only).
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.