Community Officer

1 week ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville Fire Limited Full time $39,840 - $46,112 per year

Job Description – Community Officer (Part-Time, 12-Month Contract)

Position Title: Community Officer

Reports To: Program Manager / General Manager, Townsville Fire Ltd

Employment Type: Part-Time, Fixed Term (15 hours per week, 12-month contract)

Position Purpose

The Community Officer will support the Pathways to Empowerment program, funded

by the Youth Justice Kickstarter Grant. Working closely with the Program Manager, the

role assists in the delivery of mentoring, workshops, and community engagement

activities for at-risk young people aged 10–17. This part-time position focuses on

program delivery and participant support, with administrative and reporting tasks

scaled to match the reduced hours.

Key Responsibilities

Program Support & Delivery

Assist in delivering mentoring sessions, life skills workshops, and sports-based

activities.

Provide positive role modelling and supportive engagement with participants.

Help with logistics such as venue setup, transport coordination, and preparation of

program resources.

Support cultural safety practices in all activities.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Build supportive relationships with young people, families, and partner

organisations.

Reporting & Administration

Collect attendance data and basic participant feedback for program reporting.

Maintain accurate records of sessions, participants, and engagement activities.

Support compliance requirements (e.g. Blue Cards, risk procedures) under the guidance

of the Program Manager.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Experience engaging with young people, ideally those at risk or disengaged.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.

Awareness of cultural safety, with experience engaging with Aboriginal, Torres Strait

Islander, and culturally diverse communities.

Ability to work flexibly within a small team environment.

Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or eligibility to obtain.

Current driver's licence.

Desirable

Previous experience in youth programs, community work, or sports-based engagement.

Key Details

Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible across weekdays, evenings, and occasional weekends).

Contract Term: 12 months

Salary: $32–$36 per hour (plus super, pro-rata leave entitlements).

Benefits: Supportive team environment, professional development opportunities

Benefits: Supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, and the

chance to make a meaningful community impact.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, along

with a CV, to by 10 September, applications will be

considered earlier.

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