Community Project Officer - Contract

Disaster Resilient Future Ready Program – Cherbourg and Proston

Full-time or part-time options up to 76 Hours per fortnight

Project duration is approximately 6 to 9 months

About Graham House Community Centre

Graham House is a Community Centre providing a range of services for the South Burnett community. The South Burnett is a rural region 200-300 kms north-west of Brisbane. Our main building is in Murgon, one of the small towns in the region.

Graham House’s mission is to provide holistic assistance which nurtures the strengths of individuals and the community to empower them to meet their own needs. We endeavour to uphold people’s dignity at all times and to be responsive, creative and cooperative in our work.

About the Project

Graham House has secured a grant to conduct a disaster preparedness project to be completed by September 2027. There are two primary aspects to the project involving work in the Cherbourg and Proston communities.

The majority of time will be spent working with the Cherbourg council and community to create and distribute visual tools explaining disaster preparedness information. A major focus for both Cherbourg and Proston will be organizing and conducting scenario-based, hands-on training in preparing for various kinds of emergencies. Training in Person-Centred Emergency Planning (P-CEP) will be provided so that our Project Officer can assist residents with their own individualized planning.

The project’s goal is to mitigate the impacts of disasters for vulnerable people in the region through increased awareness and implementation of preparedness actions, and disaster response knowledge. It seeks to identify local needs,



support community responses and add practical value in strengthening existing disaster preparedness and resilience building efforts.

We are working in collaboration with two other organizations and will be supporting them in their project delivery.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Plan, implement and evaluate this project;
- Work collaboratively with project partners;
- Plan and conduct events where groups of community members can discuss disaster preparedness issues and practice strategies relevant to their local area. This will require knowledge of local council disaster management plans and establishing links for communication and support in times of disaster;
- Design and create visual tools to explain emergency response actions relevant to each community;
- Work with community members with a focus on increasing emergency preparedness in their unique situations;
- Provide relevant information to management and our project partners through regular reports;
- Prepare a final report and acquittal information according to the requirements of the funding body.

To be considered for this position you must have:

§ Relevant skills and experience in project management, including planning, execution, problem-solving and evaluation;

§ Certificate, diploma, or higher level qualifications in community services or related field is desirable;

§ Demonstrated skills in conducting group training events;

§ Understanding of community development principles and practices;





§ Demonstrated skill in communicating and negotiating effectively with managers, community members and a range of government and non-government stakeholders and organisations;

§ Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;

§ High level written and verbal communication skills including writing reports and participating in planning and evaluation discussions;

§ Excellent time management and problem-solving skills;

§ Demonstrated computer and associated software skills;

§ C Class drivers licence;

§ A motor vehicle that you can use for work purposes. Your vehicle will need to be roadworthy and comprehensively insured. Considerable travel will be involved in this project.

Benefits

§ Salary Sacrificing options for Cost-of-living Card or Loan Repayments, Meal & Entertainment Card and additional superannuation contributions

§ Flexible working arrangements

§ Staff discount at GH Clothing Co

§ One concessional day off during the Christmas – New Year period

§ Based in the beautiful South Burnett region, 3 hours from Brisbane. To find out more about the South Burnett go to Discover the Magic of the South Burnett: https://www.discoversouthburnett.com.au TO APPLY

Please submit your current resume PLUS a cover letter addressing the following:

- Describe a community service project you have planned and implemented.
- What evaluation measures did you use?
- Which of your skills and experience will enable you to complete this project successfully?

Apply online or email your application to [email protected].

Enquiries: Christelle Withers-Mayne ph. [0458 555 742](tel:0458 555 742) or email [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE

§ This position is based in Murgon, Qld.

Applications Close 9 am, Monday 2nd November 2026

📌 Community Project Officer (Murgon)
🏢 Graham House Community Centre
📍 Murgon