• Full-time fixed term

ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

We are Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector. We create positive social change through our work in effective advocacy, policy development, engaging and empowering our members, the social service sector, and communities across the State. Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity, and wellbeing for every person, in every community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionate, driven, talented and innovative individual to coordinate and deliver sector capacity building and engagement initiatives that support other not for profit organisations to provide energy efficiency advice and activities to reduce energy costs for people on low incomes including renters.

ABOUT YOU

You have a passion for work that creates meaningful change. You will be used to working in a high-performing, fast-paced environment and be:

• Professional, enthusiastic, innovative, resilient and flexible.
• Outcome-focussed, proactive, and driven to deliver a consistently high standard of work

You will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Policy and Social Research, Human Services, Economics and Commerce or similar, and demonstrated experience to fulfil the requirements of the role
• High level demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate competing priorities and stakeholders needs, coupled with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to energy literacy
• High level demonstrated experience using contemporary and participatory engagement and consultation processes to engage and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong administration and ICT experience using Microsoft 365 products and CRMs (use of a Learning Management System (LMS) would be beneficial)).
• A strong understanding and commitment to the work of QCOSS and our commitment to social justice.

In addition, the following mandatory requirement applies:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

We will offer you a flexible, exciting, rewarding full-time (38 hrs/week) fixed term position (concludes 19 December 2025) in a great place to work. Please note consideration would be given to requests to work part-time hours of 30.4 hrs/week.

All this plus a competitive remuneration package between $99,333 - $103,819 per annum (pro rata part-time) dependent on relevant qualifications and experience to fulfil the requirements of the position.

Superannuation of 12.5% and salary packaging benefits apply in addition to flexible work arrangements including working from home, flex time and time off in lieu provisions.

The position description and selection criteria can be found on the QCOSS website at www.qcoss.org.au or by emailing: [email protected] using the subject line: Sector Development Officer, Essential Services enquiry via EthicalJobs. If you require any further information or detail, please contact Sarah Walker, Manager Policy (Acting) on (07) 3004 6900.

Don’t wait - Inspire Us and Apply Now!  

QCOSS is focused on hiring people who are adaptable and resilient, committed to teamwork and strong collaboration, and who share our values of respect, optimism, and strength.

So, if this role resonates with you, please click "Apply Now" and provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages).

Any application that does not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Inclusion and diversity

QCOSS is an inclusive employer. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and, therefore, support their right of self-determination.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity such as gender, age, culture, disability (physical or mental health), religion, sexual orientation is recognised and celebrated.

We encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches