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Senior Engagement Officer
Strategy; National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program; Biosecurity Queensland; Berrinba
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A challenging opportunity for engagement leaders who thrive in a supportive, high performing and agile team.
- Multiple positions exist in the areas of:
o industry collaboration - drive voluntary compliance with high-risk industries to prevent the spread of fire ants
o community engagement - raise awareness of the program’s operational activities, support for our eradication activities
o community projects - leverage community support in at-risk areas to confirm presence or absence of fire ants.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Marketing, PR & Communication |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/578603/24 |
| Closing date | 30-Jul-2024 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Christine Windle |
| Contact details | Phone: 0434 563 137 Access the National Relay Service |
The opportunity
As one of our Senior Engagement Officer you will:
• Develop and contribute to community and stakeholder communications and engagement strategies, including the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of engagement plans.
• Undertake independent activities and use discretionary judgement to ensure program deliverables are achieved in terms of stakeholder relationships.
• Escalate complaints and identify reputational risks and issues in relation to potentially sensitive matters and circumstances.
• Coordinate and manage community and stakeholder engagement forums, including communication with community groups, industry peak bodies and associations, organisations, and government agencies. Some engagements may require attendance at activities that are out of normal office hours.
• Under limited direction, negotiate and communicate with designated stakeholder groups on behalf of the program providing authoritative advice.
• Contribute to the development of team planning processes and the maintenance and evaluation of policies, procedures and systems needed to ensure effective stakeholder engagement practices and outcomes across the program.
• Provide support and direction to team members, delegating responsibilities to ensure stakeholder engagement program objectives are achieved.
What you will bring
Mandatory requirements
• You must possess interpersonal skills and experience in engaging with audiences.
• You must have a current ‘C' class drivers licence.
You may also have
• IAP2 Engagement certificate or other relevant certificate/experience is highly desirable.
Why work for us
Learn why our people choose DAF and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DAF
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and be a part of our ongoing prevention and response to biosecurity threats.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
There are three Temporary full-time positions available.
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