Community Recovery Officer
Community Recovery Officer
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Job Description
Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in Heres your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
After the significant impact of the severe flood event in May 2025 MidCoast Council is focused on supporting a strong community-led response and rebuilding effort. Were looking for a passionate and capableCommunity Recovery Officer for a 12 month fixed-termto help guide support and empower our community through this critical phase.
In this role youll work closely with community groups businesses emergency services and government agencies to ensure recovery activities are community-led relevant and effective. Youll be out and about across the region identifying needs attending recovery events and meetings supporting community-led initiatives and strengthening networks that build long-term resilience for the MidCoast.
What youll be doing:
- Supporting flood-affected communities across the MidCoast to access recovery information services and resources.
- Attending and coordinating local recovery events meetings and resilience network activities.
- Facilitating connections across community groups local businesses government agencies and service providers.
- Managing funds and projects that contribute to community recovery and capacity building.
- Ensuring clear and regular communication with Council and external stakeholders through updates reports and project plans.
- Coordinating the Community Resilience Network and ensuring local voices are at the centre of recovery decisions.
- Adapting to changing priorities as needs evolve and helping shape a responsive and inclusive recovery approach.
Were looking for someone with a strong commitment to community wellbeing who can listen connect and take initiative. Ideally youll have relevant qualifications and practical experience in community development or recovery combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust and work respectfully with diverse groups. Experience delivering community-led initiatives is essential. Youll also need to be flexibleready to travel across the region attend events outside regular hours and adapt comfortably to changing needs and priorities.
In this role youll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including the NSW Reconstruction Authority other local councils emergency services Council teams local recovery committees community groups and leaders as well as state and national recovery agencies and service providers.
Play a meaningful role in helping MidCoast communities recover with strength and resilience. If youre driven to support people through challenge and change wed love to hear from you!
What we offer
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.Click here to find out more.
Salary: Salary range $90260 - $95600 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: This is a fixed term position for 12 months. This role is 35 hours per week with flexible working hours based on operational needs. Your schedule will be arranged with your supervisor.
Closing date: Sunday 27th July 2025 at 11:30pm
Want to know more
Pleasereview the position description inPDForWord formats.
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Alex Mills Manager Libraries Community and Cultural Services who is the hiring manager for this role. Alex can be reached on (02)or
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02)or at
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR methodplease click on this link.
- Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting however please ensure you dont forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the NEXT button at thebottom of the application form toattach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
- Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However there is an optional field to attach a Cover Letter if you wish to do so.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now we are investing heavily in our organisation and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation creativity and collaboration. The building has been named Yalawanyi Ganya which means sitting/meeting place in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
