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Full Time Temporary until 31 December 2026
Requisition Number: 721
Salary Range: $86,989.73 - $90,545.27 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Full Time Temporary until 31 December 2026
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST
Are you passionate about supporting local communities, delivering meaningful events, and fostering cultural and economic growth?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Partnerships Officer to join our team
What You Will Do:
As the Community Partnerships Officer, you will be responsible for facilitating and supporting the delivery of Council's Community Partnerships Grants Program. This program funds and supports a variety of community-driven events, activities, and projects, which create positive cultural, economic, and social outcomes for the Cairns region. You will work closely with local community organisations and Council stakeholders to ensure that proposed events are supported to ensure best possible outcomes for all.
What We Are Looking For:
* Qualifications in a related field, such as Events Management, Grants facilitation or Marketing at a Bachelor's degree level and/or demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply processes, principles and strategies for event facilitation and support activities within a Local Government environment.
* Current Queensland Driver's Licence and the ability to independently drive between all business locations to meet operational needs.
* Blue Card (Working with Children).
* Sound experience in the production and management of a diverse range of community events.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and submissions.
* Demonstrated ability to work strategically and collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, and Australia's First Peoples, to develop effective partnerships and deliver outcomes.
If you are eager to help shape the future of our community and deliver events and projects that make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you
Some benefits we offer:
* Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
* Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks personal leave
* Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
* Salary sacrifice opportunities
We are committed to:
* Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
* Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
* Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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