Coordinator Community Development and Engagement

**Competitive annual salary commencing at** $111,424,**plus up to 13% superannuation**:

- **Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.**

**About the Region**

**Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.**

**For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.**

**Coordinator Community Development and Engagement**:
**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencing** at $111,424**,**plus up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing Date**:Sunday 6th July 2025** at 11.00pm AEST**

**What we are looking for**:
A highly motivated Community Development and Engagement Specialist with demonstrated expertise in working together with the community, government and not for profit sectors to increase community participation, social well-being and community cohesion. The position plays a pivotal role in Council’s community engagement initiatives, including targeted engagement with regional townships and communities of interest/specific demographics.

The role leads the Community Development and Engagement Team providing expert technical and strategic advice, advocacy, and the coordination and delivery of a range of quality initiatives regarding:

- Community Planning
- Community Development
- Community Engagement
- Council’s Grants Program
- Other priorities as identified by Council and the Executive Team

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Bachelor degree qualification in, Community Development, Social Sciences, Social Policy and Planning or other related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in community development practice and a commitment to community development principles.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing strong and effective partnerships with community groups, service providers and other key stakeholders to develop responses to community issues and opportunities.
- Demonstrated group or meeting facilitation skills, including conflict management and negotiation.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of contemporary community engagement techniques.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and adept at developing teams to successfully deliver outcomes and building a professional and positive team culture.
- Proven ability to provide technical and policy advice at all levels of the organisation.
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to develop plans, co-ordinate actions, gain cooperation and deliver outcomes.
- Strong time management, work prioritisation, organisational skills and the ability to both manage team deliverables and work independently to deliver high standard outputs and outcomes that benefit the community.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, advocate, communicate persuasively, engage in active listening, build effective relationships, foster collaboration, co-operation and facilitate strengths-based community development processes.
- Strong business acumen and written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional communication such as reports, presentations, briefings, and planning documents, with demonstrated ability to effectively operate relevant business technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and initiate sustainable community focused solutions.
- Knowledge of financial management and budgeting procedures.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

**Essential Requirements**:
**Community Capacity Building, Development and Advocacy**
- Lead the team to work together with the community to facilitate, coordinate, co-design and implement community development initiatives which contribute to building a strong community, enhancing use of community facilities and services and improving social outcomes for residents of the Gympie region.
- Provide expert policy and planning advice, as well as strategic advocacy, on current and emerging community needs, priorities, aspirations and opportunities.
- Ensure community development responses are aligned with Council’s strategic objectives and budget and are underpinned by community need, best practice principles and relevant legislation.
- Lead the team in building community capa