Full job description
Public Space Liaison Officer
Permanent Full-time

Closes in 6 days

Closes Sun 1 September 2024

Closes

Sun 1 September 2024

Category

Community Services & Development

Location

Maroochydore

Type

Permanent Full-time

$103K – $107K Total Remuneration Package

$91K – $95 Base Salary

Location: Maroochydore

Vacancy No: 5409

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 1st September 2024 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to work as part of a team of passionate community development practitioners within the Community Planning & Development Branch.

The Branch supports and develops initiatives that build community connection, inclusion and resilience and create opportunities that are available for all. Everything we do and stand for is driven from our fundamental community focus. To deeply understand the needs of our community, we listen to the wide range of diverse experiences of the people who live here.

The Public Space Liaison Officer (PSLO) will work relationally and developmentally with diverse stakeholders to work towards positive outcomes for people experiencing homelessness, who are utilising public spaces.

Your role would include;

Attending public spaces and outreach activities regularly within Sunshine Coast Council’s local government area
Building trauma-informed relationships with people experiencing homelessness to develop trust and rapport
Using a developmental approach, to involve people experiencing homelessness in negotiating outcomes and solutions that involve or impact them.
Establishing relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) to build awareness, empathy and understanding.
Enabling access to amenities to meet basic needs and establishing effective referral pathways.
Promoting responsible and shared use of public space, as per Council’s local laws, and fostering an environment of community inclusivity through community education and community development principles.
About you

To be successful in the role you will have tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Social Work, Social Science or relevant field, or substantial relevant experience. Coupled with strong knowledge and experience working with people who are experiencing trauma.

You will have a high level of self-awareness and the ability to maintain a calm and professional approach when engaging with people that have experienced trauma and may display anti-social behaviour.

Strong project management and organisation skills with demonstrated ability to develop plans, quality record keeping, coordinate actions. As well as highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate persuasively, engage in active listening, consult with a wide range of people to gain cooperation and deliver outcomes.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Phil Simpson during business hours on 0484 277 630.


At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and ****** orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.