Annual Rate: LGOA Level 5/1 – $89,573 per annumPosition Type: Temporary, full-time position until 31 March 2027Location: Mareeba, QueenslandApplication Close Date: Sunday, 13 October 2025
Do you have experience working with communities in times of a disaster? Join Mareeba Shire Council’s Communities team and support our community to be disaster prepared and more resilient.
The Role: The role of the Community Recovery & Resilience Officer is to enhance resilience in the community by developing and implementing community development initiatives and programs. Specifically, the planning and implementation of a Community Resilience Network (CRN) and undertaking broad community education and awareness raising to increase levels of disaster prevention and preparedness in the community.This is a temporary, full-time position to 31 March 2027 and is funded under the Queensland and Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
What You’ll DoUndertake community disaster education and awarenessImplement and deliver a Community Resilience Network (CRN) to support disaster operations and recoveryAssist communities to rebuild and recover after a disasterImplement community development initiatives and programs to enhance resilienceBuild strong relationships with key agencies involved in community recovery
What we are looking for:You will be a natural at connecting with others with experience in:Community development and capacity buildingCollaborating and negotiating outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholdersPublic speaking, facilitation and trainingProject management and reporting
You will also need to be tech-savvy with the Microsoft Office suite and have experience in disaster management operations.
What we can offer you: Temporary, full-time position until 31 March 2027LGOA Level 5/1 - $89,573 per annumMareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annumWork/life balance – 19-day month5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading12% employer superannuation contributionsSalary sacrificing optionsLifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate bankingLearning and development opportunities
Interested?Please send the following documents to recruitment@msc.qld.gov.auCover letter (no more than 500 words)Your current resumeCompleted Employment Application form
Applications Close: Monday, 13 October 2025
Contact: For further information about this position contact Julia Barbagallo, Communities Officer, on 1300 308 461 (during business hours only).
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.