Community Recovery Resilience Officer (12 Month Contract)

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- 9-day fortnight roster
- Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
- Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
- Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

About The Opportunity

As a Community Recovery Resilience Officer, you will help strengthen the capacity of communities across the Bundaberg Region to prepare for, respond to and recover from disruptive events.





Working collaboratively with community groups, service providers, businesses and government agencies, you will coordinate projects, build partnerships and deliver initiatives that support community recovery and resilience. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing, preparedness and long-term sustainability of our communities.

About You

You are a community-focused professional who is passionate about creating positive outcomes and building strong relationships. You will bring:

- Experience in community development, community engagement, stakeholder partnerships or related fields.
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop practical solutions.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with a commitment to supporting community resilience and recovery outcomes.
- A current C Class Driver Licence.

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working workplace where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo aNational Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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📌 Community Recovery Resilience Officer (12 Month Contract) (Bundaberg East)
🏢 Bundaberg Regional Council
📍 Bundaberg East