Permanent Role in Warwick/Stanthorpe – Relocation Assistance of $1500 offered!

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Southern Downs Regional Council supports a diverse regional community across Warwick and Stanthorpe. The organisation works closely with residents, businesses and stakeholders to deliver projects, infrastructure and community outcomes.

Council takes a structured approach to engagement, ensuring community insight informs planning and decision‐making.

Your recent role

As the Senior Community Engagement Officer (Level 6), you will lead community engagement planning and delivery across major Council initiatives.

Reporting to the Principal Communications and Engagement Officer, you will provide specialist advice to internal stakeholders and support engagement across complex and high‐impact projects.

This Level 6 role sits within a multi‐stakeholder environment, where community views may vary and require careful management.

Success will be measured by engagement outcomes, stakeholder participation and the quality of insight provided to inform decisions.

What you'll need to succeed
Experience developing and delivering engagement strategies and frameworks




Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory capability
Experience working in complex or government settings
Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders
Solid research, analysis and reporting skills
Confidence working with diverse community groups
IAP2 certification or the willingness to obtain certification
Experience with digital engagement platforms

What you'll get in return
Salary range $103,178 – $109,532 + super
12% super and 17.5% leave loading
Permanent full‐time role with a 9‐day fortnight
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to be based in Warwick or Stanthorpe
Requirement to work 2–3 days in the office and be in‐region during engagement periods
Salary packaging options and corporate benefits
Access to learning and development opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs including EAP support

This role offers the opportunity to influence how Council engages with its community and supports long‐term regional outcomes.
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📌 Senior Community Engagement Officer Toowoomba
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
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