Here’s to Quilpie. Here’s to you.
Want to grow your career in a place that feels like home?
Welcome to Quilpie Shire Council, where you’ll find real opportunities, real community and the life you want to live. We may be a small council, but we’re proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we’ve continually evolved with the needs of our people - and we’re just getting started.
We’re seeking a highly motivated Community Recovery Resilience Officer (CRRO), this is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is committed to enhancing community resilience and supporting recovery efforts. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this fixed term, full-time position.
Your opportunity
As our Community Recovery Resilience Officer (CRRO), you will support long-term recovery and resilience of disaster affected communities following the Western Queensland surface Trough and Associated rainfall and flooding (March 2025 - May 2025). This initiative is part of the Community Health and Wellbeing package which has been included within the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Category C exceptional circumstances funding. Reporting to the Director Community and Business Development, you will be embedded within the shire to work at the community level in addressing the immediate to medium/long-term needs of the event impacted communities, and ensure a locally informed response and long term sustainability.
With integrity and pride, you will:
- Support community informed initiatives
- Undertake widespread community engagement activities
- Arrange community training and education programs that facilitate the outcomes of the CRRO programs
- Coordinate funded activities
- Develop a Recovery and Resilience Action Plan
- Collaborate with other CRRO's across South West and Central West Queensland
- Comply with the eligibility requirements of the supplier guidelines and the DRFA
What you'll bring
You are passionate about helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from challenges and thrive on building strong partnerships, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and delivering meaningful community outcomes. You are an excellent communicator, a collaborative team player, and someone who embodies our values of Respect, Communication, Fun and Humour, Pride, Trust and Teamwork.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Experience working respectfully and empathetically with disaster affected communities
- Understanding of cultural, economic and social sensitivities across remote and regional communities
- Ability to enforce program compliance while maintaining dignity and fairness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 9DRFA)
- Ability to manage sensitive data and financial documentation ethically and confidentially
- Demonstrated success designing and/or leading recovery programs from design to implementation
Although it’s not essential, it would be great if you had:
- Community or economic development experience to identify and promote programs
- Experience in governance frameworks related to disaster response and local government operations
- Project planning, budgeting and performance tracking skills
Why Quilpie Shire Council?
We’re a Council with big ideas and bold energy. As the Community Recovery Resilience Officer (CRRO), you’ll be joining a talented and supportive team that brings energy, creativity and fresh thinking to every project. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll find a workplace built on strong relationships, shared successes, plenty of laughs, and genuine team spirit.
We take pride in the work we do and the impact we make, while recognising the importance of balance. We encourage a healthy approach to work, supporting our people to finish on time and make the most of their time outside the office.
Plus, living in Quilpie Shire means shaping the life you want to live. This is a welcoming, family-friendly community where people look out for each other, where you’ll build real relationships and celebrate alongside everyone who turns out for the big events we host. You’ll also soak in spectacular Outback landscapes, enjoy an abundance of outdoor and sporting activities, access excellent medical care, and so much more.
You’ll also be rewarded for your commitment with a range of benefits, including:
- Salary packaging options
- Our annual Wellbeing Week, with everything from hearing and skin checks to healthy cooking workshops and advice on super retirement fund options
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Boost your career in a place that feels like home
All applicants will receive a response.
Applications will be assessed as received.
Position Description
Quilpie Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values all people. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.