As the Principal Community Recovery Officer, you will be responsible for working with local councils and coordinating and supporting local activities with key partner agencies in the preparation for, response to and recovery following an activation of a disaster event, incident or crisis within your own area and in support of other areas across Queensland.

Job details

The Principal Community Recovery Officer:
• Aupports the Queensland community service system through place-based and community-focused approaches to building community wellbeing.
• Promotes and invests in strategies that support inclusion, participation and cohesion including through the Communities 2032 ten-year strategic plan for Queensland communities.
• Invests in the provision of low intensity in-home and community connection supports through the Queensland Community Support Scheme to eligible people who, with a small amount of assistance, can maintain or regain their independence and continue living safely in their homes and communities.
• Invests in programs that increase financial resilience and ease cost of living pressures for low-income households.
• Steward the neighbourhood and community centre system to deliver a network of universal services that support their local communities.
• Leads and supports human and social recovery and resilience in disaster-impacted communities.
• invests in strategies that promote and preserve the Queensland State Archive collection and make it accessible for the benefit of current and future generations.

About You
To be considered for this opportunity:
• Travel is required, and a current open driver's license is essential.
• A strong understanding of Queensland's disaster management system is required.
• Candidates should have experience in community building, resilience planning and disaster recovery.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.

How to Apply:
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For inquiries, contact:
• Ashleigh McMillan - (07) 3305 5800

*Due to recent machinery of government changes, this position will soon be formed in the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety. Thisbposition will be advertised under DWATSIPM while establishment changes are finalised.

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.

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Documents

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• 645685 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 750KB)