Economic Development Queensland – Brisbane QLD
Join EDQ as an AO5 Engagement Officer, delivering community engagement, building stakeholder relationships and supporting impactful development projects across Queensland.
Who we are
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating liveable places and enabling economic growth.
Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.
Empowered by the Economic Development Act ****, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market.
Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.
We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.
About the Role
Join Economic Development Queensland's Marketing and Engagement team and play a key role in delivering community engagement activities that support development projects, housing supply and liveable communities across Queensland.
Plan and deliver stakeholder and community engagement activities across EDQ projects
Develop clear, audience-focused engagement materials for a range of communication channels
Build robust relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and community members
Gather and analyse stakeholder feedback to identify community interests, emerging concerns and potential solutions
Coordinate community engagement events, including logistics, participant communications and follow-up
Manage engagement enquiries,



coordinate approved responses and maintain accurate records
Contribute to engagement planning, continuous improvement and effective collaboration across the team
About You
You're a passionate engagement professional who enjoys building relationships, connecting with communities and delivering meaningful engagement outcomes that make a positive difference for Queensland communities.
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering stakeholder or community engagement activities, ideally within planning, development, infrastructure or a related environment
Strong understanding of stakeholder and community engagement principles, with IAP2 knowledge or certification highly regarded
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, engaging and audience-appropriate materials
Proven ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders, community members and internal teams
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret stakeholder feedback, identify emerging issues and recommend practical solutions
Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate engagement activities and events within agreed timeframes and resources
A collaborative and proactive approach, with sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement
Why Choose EDQ
If you're motivated by purpose and impact, you'll fit right in at EDQ.
You will also be able to enjoy the following:
Flexible and agile ways of working
Generous leave and *****% superannuation
Learning, development and career pathways
Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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📌 Engagement Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Economic Development Queensland
📍 Brisbane