Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a motivated Community Recovery Officer to join the Engineering Services team in providing community support after the recent flood. 

• Temporary (12-month contract) Full-Time position – 35 hours per week (*Potential for the contract to be extended)
• Location - Moree
• Attractive weekly salary ranging from $2,052.35 – $2,360.45 depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging options
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!
• Flexible working hours are available!
• Vehicle for work purposes provided

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Community Recovery Officer (CRO) is responsible for supporting the community's recovery after the recent flood. The CRO will work with the community to identify needs, develop local recovery programs, assist in accessing information and resources and provide leadership.

This includes:

• initiating and supporting key committees and working groups.
• monitoring and evaluating local recovery programs and activities.
• establishing cooperative networks across government, non-government and community groups that can assist community recovery and develop local infrastructure that will endure beyond the term of this position.

Further details about the role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• A diploma in one of the following areas: social work, social sciences, community development or community welfare plus a minimum of two years experience or substantial community development/community recovery experience.
• Community development and disaster recovery knowledge with an understanding of disaster recovery principles, practices, standards, and related disciplines and awareness of contemporary trends and issues and their application and impact.
• Planning and project management experience with the ability to create and activate community development plans and activities and ensure effective project management.
• Ability to analyse and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop and deliver reports and presentations.
• The ability to build effective partnerships and understand the needs of a diverse range of customers and cultures and deliver services that meet these needs using initiative, creativity, negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to analyse problems and formulate solutions based on the practical interpretation of policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills to enable effective engagement and stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of people from all levels and backgrounds.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and Criminal History Check clearance.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days of a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay.
• 10.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the selection criteria below. All applications must be made online only by clicking the apply now button.

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 222 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Recovery Officer - Moree enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council requires the incumbent of this role to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status at the pre-employment health screening and if attending an interview.  Applicants with Contra Medical Indications which are NSW Health Certified will be considered based on inherent requirements of the role.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.