Manager, Engagement

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Regional Development Manufacturing and Water Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV), previously known as the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities. With over 700 dedicated professionals across Brisbane and regional offices, we work tirelessly to ensure that Queensland's communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.

The Role:

You will collaborate across the department, other agencies, external businesses and community organisations to advocate for the priorities of the volunteering sector and acknowledging the challenges faced by the sector in recruiting and retaining volunteers.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Support the Director, Volunteering Policy and Engagement to lead a team by providing operational human resource and team management support.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and advice on best practice stakeholder engagement, facilitation and partnership building approaches that are inclusive of diverse perspectives, to support delivery to communities.
  • Work collaboratively across the department, with other Government agencies, including Federal, State and Local Government, Communities, project proponents and other key stakeholders.
  • Prepare high-quality submissions, correspondence, briefing material, funding proposals and presentations and other related documentation.
  • Provide strategic advice, informed by research and analysis, to the Director and broader management team on key issues, opportunities and initiatives relating to volunteering in Queensland and opportunities to improve outcomes and add value for communities.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and advice to ensure delivery of well-considered, high-quality reports.
  • Maintain knowledge and encourage continued learnings across agencies and levels of governance to support the volunteering sector effectively.

About You

  • Travel away from the centre may be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods.

The Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
  • Be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation and collaboration.
  • Challenging projects with the opportunity to make a difference.

We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTQ+ people.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter (1 to 2 page) demonstrating your suitability for the position.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/640397/25
Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025

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