Principal Community Recovery Officer

6 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**The Principal Community Recovery Officer:

- supports the Queensland community service system through place-based and community-focused approaches to building community wellbeing
- promotes and invests in strategies that support inclusion, participation and cohesion including through the Communities 2032 ten-year strategic plan for Queensland communities
- invests in the provision of low intensity in-home and community connection supports through the Queensland Community Support Scheme to eligible people who, with a small amount of assistance, can maintain or regain their independence and continue living safely in their homes and communities
- invests in programs that increase financial resilience and ease cost of living pressures for low-income households
- steward the neighbourhood and community centre system to deliver a network of universal services that support their local communities
- leads and supports human and social recovery and resilience in disaster impacted communities
- invests in strategies that promote and preserve the Queensland State Archive collection and make it accessible for the benefit of current and future generations.

About You
To be considered for this opportunity:

- Travel is required, and a current open driver's license is essential.
- A strong understanding of Queensland's disaster management system is required.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.

How to Apply

For inquiries, contact:

- Sam Symes - 07 3086 3510 or Ashleigh McMillan - 07 3305 5800

Due to recent machinery of government changes, this position will soon be formed in the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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