Principal Engagement Officer

23 hours ago

South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 02d2ef97-4dec-4237-8e13-f78fa41d2f63 Full time $104,000 - $150,000 per year

As Our Principal Engagement Officer, Community Relationships, You Will

  • Contribute to the strategic planning of communication and engagement activities to effectively engage community stakeholders to support the goals of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.
  • Lead and participate in the development, implementation and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies that influence behaviour change and boost advocacy.
  • Coordinate research, analysis and evaluation of engagement activities to ensure that activities are tailored to specific requirements (e.g. physical, industrial and social factors typifying an area) to maximise effectiveness and ensure that actions to address any gaps are undertaken.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure engagement activities align with broader strategic and operational objectives and are responsive to changing circumstances.
  • Coordinate the preparation of communication materials, reports, general correspondence related to program activities.
  • Advise on appropriate allocation of resources to maximise public participation and plan for engagement in identified key areas.
  • Supervise and coordinate officers to maximise efficiency and consistency of processes and activities, optimal time management and adherence to departmental policies and guidelines.
  • Provide clear direction and day to day operational support to the Communication and Stakeholder Engagement team.

You may also have -

  • IAP2 Engagement certificate or other relevant certificate/experience is highly desirable.
  • Interpersonal skills and experience in engaging with audiences is highly desirable.

Why join the department? (benefits)

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

  • Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
  • Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
  • Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
  • A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
  • Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669681/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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