The Community Education Officer will be responsible for ensuring the community is aware of the rules that apply throughout the Region and for which Council has a regulatory/enforcement function and the reasons for them and applying regulatory efforts in line with Council Policy to reasonably ensure that the community operates within those rules.
The Community Education Officer promotes the amenity, environmental value, and livability of the Isaac Region through proactive community awareness campaigns on a range of matters council regulate enhancing community knowledge and understanding, influencing their values and attitudes and encouraging voluntary compliance with legislative obligations. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, this position ensures that an efficient and effective service is provided and that the outcomes, particularly in the area of Community Education are of a high standard, consistent with Council and community expectations.
The successful applicant will have:
- Well-developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills relevant to the position to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders through a range of media with a strongly focused on the provision of quality customer service.
- Strong working knowledge of the Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Well-developed understanding of design principles in order to effectively communicate educational messages through imagery and audio-visual mediums.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning, development and delivery of education & promotional campaigns and projects, including the ability to research, analyse and pilot creative education campaigns.
- Solid time management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent personal presentation and demonstrated ability to deliver presentations to the public in a professional manner.
- Sound conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative and resilience to enable quality work outcomes.
- Ability to effectively operate Council’s computer systems including Technology One and the MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to research and draft replies to correspondence, reports and other such documentation
- Attained at least 2 years’ experience in the delivery of Community Education and or public engagement programs resulting in behaviour change outcomes.
- ‘C’ class Queensland driver’s licence.
For this position, we offer:
- Salary $86,736.17 - $93,628.40 per annum (Stream A, Level 4 – 5)
- Full time - 72.5 hours over a 9-day fortnight
- Based in Moranbah
- 5 weeks annual leave pro-rata @ 17.5% loading
- 15 Days’ personal leave per annum
- Up to 14% super in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
- RDO’s in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
- Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology
For more details on this position, contact the Manager Community Education & Compliance during business hours. Nishu Ellawala - Email: Capability@isaac.qld.gov.au
BEFORE YOU APPLY - ensure to visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/careers to review the position description on Isaac Regional Council’s website, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application online, including the following:
- Cover Letter: A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Provide specific examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the position.
- Resume: A resume capturing your employment history, qualifications, and details of two referees. The most appropriate referees are your present supervisor or your immediate past supervisor that is relevant to the role advertised.
IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
Applications Close: Sunday 10 November 2024
Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.