Senior Engagement Officer (Community Projects)

As Our Senior Engagement Officer, You Will Develop and contribute to community and stakeholder communications and engagement strategies, including the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of engagement plans. Undertake independent activities and use discretionary judgement to ensure program deliverables are achieved in terms of stakeholder relationships. Escalate complaints and identify reputational risks and issues in relation to potentially sensitive matters and circumstances. Coordinate and manage community and stakeholder engagement forums, including communication with community groups, industry peak bodies and associations, organisations, and government agencies. Some engagements may require attendance at activities that are out of normal office hours. Under limited direction, negotiate and communicate with designated stakeholder groups on behalf of the program providing authoritative advice. Contribute to the development of team planning processes and the maintenance and evaluation of policies, procedures and systems needed to ensure effective stakeholder engagement practices and outcomes across the program. Provide support and direction to team members, delegating responsibilities to ensure stakeholder engagement program objectives are achieved.You may also have - IAP2 Engagement certificate or other relevant certificate/experience is highly desirable. Interpersonal skills and experience in engaging with audiences is highly desirable.The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.Here are some other reasons why our people choose us: Have visible impact in your community and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live. Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance. Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation. A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector. Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program. We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity. Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.Applications will remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.