AO5 Engagement Officer

Eden Ritchie Recruitment are seeking an experienced AO5 Engagement Officer to support the delivery of strategic engagement and education initiatives within a large Queensland Government environment.

This role will play a key part in delivering limited-life funded programs focused on animal and plant pest and disease preparedness, co-designed behavioural change initiatives, and partnership projects delivered in collaboration with industry peak bodies.

Rate: $69.21 per hour + super
Location: Brisbane (flexible working arrangements negotiable)
Contract Length: Full-time until 30 June 2026, with possible extension

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and delivery of strategic engagement and education projects that strengthen biosecurity preparedness capability and capacity
• Applying appropriate project management methodologies to ensure project objectives and deliverables are achieved on time and within budget
• Planning and undertaking assigned project activities, including independently completing tasks and supervising components of work as required
• Developing high-quality written materials for diverse audiences and communication channels in line with corporate standards
• Building, maintaining and strengthening internal and external stakeholder relationships to support engagement strategies and effective events
• Maintaining an understanding of stakeholder interests and social responses to biosecurity issues
• Applying engagement techniques and audience analytics to support stakeholder mapping and targeted communications
• Establishing, coordinating and promoting events aligned to project and organisational priorities

Prerequisites / Desirable experience:

• Demonstrated experience delivering engagement, education or communication projects
• Strong project management experience within complex or multi-stakeholder environments
• Well-developed written communication skills, with experience producing materials for diverse audiences
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, engagement, project management or a related field are highly desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects that support Queensland’s biosecurity preparedness while working across strategic engagement and partnership initiatives.

For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Bree Woods on [email protected] or 07 3230 0038.