Community Resilience Specialist

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeResilience Full time $84,704 - $91,451
Job Description

Our organisation is seeking a dedicated Community Resilience Specialist to lead recovery initiatives and long-term risk reduction across bushfire-impacted areas of Cook Shire.

  • Establish strong relationships with community members and stakeholders to foster trust and engagement.
  • Coordinate community-led recovery initiatives tailored to local bushfire impacts.
  • Conduct needs assessments and facilitate resilience training, planning days, and mitigation workshops.
  • Design and implement recovery action plans aligned with Queensland's disaster management framework and Cook Shire strategies.
  • Assist communities in accessing and managing grants for recovery projects.
  • Collaborate with emergency services, First Nations leaders, and stakeholders to promote local and traditional fire management practices.
  • Monitor and report on project outcomes to ensure accurate and accessible information.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Qualifications or substantial experience in fire management, community recovery, or disaster resilience.
  • Demonstrated experience with geospatial software such as QGIS or similar.
  • Strong working knowledge of Queensland's Disaster Management Arrangements, recovery principles, and risk reduction.
  • Familiarity with legislation including the Disaster Management Act 2003 and the Local Government Act 2009.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and digital tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to connect with diverse community groups.
  • Proven ability to work independently, travel throughout the region, and deliver outcomes under minimal supervision.
Why Join Us?
  • Make a real impact on community outcomes and help shape recovery approaches through community empowerment and inclusive engagement.
  • Work in a dynamic role with diverse partnerships and program delivery.
  • Great work-life balance.
  • Be part of a team that genuinely cares about its people and community.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our community members. If you are passionate about building stronger, safer, and more connected communities, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.

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