South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.
Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community.
We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees. Further, our commitment to our staff, we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnett Regional Council is committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
About the Region The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role Based in Kingaroy Permanent Full Time $83K - $96K per annum + Allowances + Super Council is seeking a Coordinator to initiate, plan and conduct community development programs across the South Burnett to promote and deliver high quality outcomes to the community, including promoting and enhancing the liveability of the region, in line with Council's strategic agenda and policy framework, and to provide coordination and support to Council's Liveability team.
This position will lead and support Council's community development activities such as community grants, local business and economic development, tourism and visitor enhancement, heritage and the arts and support targeted support and development programs.
The successful applicant will have proven project management skills and delivery, coordination and analysis of community programs and events including the ability to scope, establish priorities, manage budgets, allocate resources and meet deadlines.
Additional Factors Participation in after hours and weekend work may be required.
Mandatory Qualifications Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver's licence. Qualification and demonstrated experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., Community Development, Business or Social Sciences) or related discipline. Benefits and perks Work / Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
Skills and experience Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application:
Proven project management skills and delivery, coordination and analysis of community programs (including grants programs) and events including the ability to scope, establish priorities, manage budgets, allocate resources and meet deadlines. Proven administrative experience working in a government or multi-disciplinary public works environment with the ability to develop and follow sound business processes and establish key performance indicators to improve internal operations. Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive and effective partnerships with internal and external customers. Leadership capability with the ability to supervise staff, stimulate a high level of collaboration, performance and foster teamwork. Excellent time management skills with the ability to establish work priorities; meet deadlines and work autonomously to achieve results. Lodging your application Please make sure your application includes:
A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria. Current resume. Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description. Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume. In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/attachment.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.
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