Community Resilience Officer

Community Resilience Officer

Job No: 7250726

Location: Kingston

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Position: Community Resilience Officer

Position Number: 000725

Department: Environment, Development and Community

Employment Status: Full time - 2 Year Contract

Location: Kingston, Civic Centre

Salary range: $94,895 - $104,849 + 12.5% superannuation 

Exciting Two-Year Opportunity to Make a Lasting Community Impact

Kingborough Council is seeking a passionate and community focused professional to join our team in an exciting two-year fixed term role dedicated to strengthening community resilience and recover.

As Council's key representative in a pioneering partnership with RACT, you will work closely with community members, volunteers, government agencies and emergency management stakeholders to support communities in preparing for, responding to and recovering from disasters.

The successful candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, experience building collaborative partnerships, and the ability to empower communities through practical education, advice and capacity-building initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping create safer, more resilient communities across Kingborough while contributing to regional and state emergency management and recovery initiatives.

Further details:

The role is fixed term, full-time with a salary in the range of $94,895 - $104,849, depending on skills and experience, plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution. 

How to apply:

• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description and the Key Selection Criteria.
• Ensure you have copies of the following to submit with your application:
  • a short covering letter to introduce yourself and outline the reasons you are applying for the position, and
  • a current resume that includes relevant information such as details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
• You must address the selection criteria in the online application form.
• Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.

Further details: For more information, please contact Aby McGuire, Community Resilience Officer on 03 6211 8200. 

 Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026. 

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.  Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.