* Fixed Term Full Time opportunity available
* (Up to 30 March 2027, 9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
* Tertiary Qualifications (or equivalent experience) in Disaster Management, Human Services (or other Social Sciences), Community Development or Community Engagement
* LGO 6 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
The Community Recovery and Resilience Officer (CRRO) initiative is part of the Community Health and Wellbeing package (the Package) which has been included within the Category C exceptional circumstances funding.
It will support long-term recovery and resilience of disaster affected communities following the North and Far North Queensland Tropical Low, 29 January – 28 February 2025.
We are seeking a committed professional for a fixed term opportunity to support Townsville's recovery and resilience efforts.
In this role, you will lead the development of clear, evidence-based assessments to understand community vulnerabilities and recovery needs. You will work with the community to develop recovery and resilience plans, deliver engagement activities, and ensure diverse voices are heard.
Collaborating across Council, you will help target programs and resources to support social, environmental, infrastructure and economic recovery. You will also support individuals, community groups, businesses and service providers to build skills and capacity, promote available funding opportunities, and share recovery and resilience ideas from across Queensland and beyond.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Tertiary Qualifications (or equivalent experience) in Disaster Management, Human Services (or other Social Sciences), Community Development or Community Engagement.
* Experience working in any disaster management, recovery and resilience functions, community development or community engagement roles.
* Demonstrated leadership and experience in the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
* Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated leadership in delivering community-led recovery and resilience projects and resulting action plans that utilise place-based approaches to engage across sectors, business and communities to enhance resilience.
* Significant experience in the application of legislation, policy and strategic documents to enhance Council's recovery and resilience planning using capacity building measures that support and enable capability and skills development of individuals and groups, businesses and service providers.
* Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver widespread community engagement activities to discuss the recovery process and to identify the needs and aspirations of diverse groups, including working under pressure during intense community engagement activities that includes engaging community members who have been exposed to trauma and direct impacts of disaster.
* Well-developed relationship management skills and demonstrated experience in collaboration and negotiation to provide excellent community and stakeholder engagement.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Zac (Team Manager) on zzd@townsville.qld.gov.au
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 10 February 2026
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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Attachments
* Community Rec and Res Officer_PD.pdf
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