Here’s to Quilpie. Here’s to you.

Welcome to Quilpie Shire Council, where you’ll find meaningful work, genuine opportunities, and a lifestyle that's hard to beat. We may be a small council, but we’re proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we’ve been delivering services that support our community while contributing to invest in a strong and sustainable future.

We’re seeking a highly motivated Community and Business Development Officer to deliver programs, services and initiative that make a real difference across our region. Being the point of contact to our community members, stakeholders and colleagues, you'll play an important role in fostering community wellbeing.

Help bring ideas to life, support local initiatives, and make a real impact in the community. Join Quilpie Shire Council and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our region.

Job Description
Your opportunity

As our Community and Business Development Officer at Quilpie Shire Council, you will be instrumental in supporting programs, projects and initiatives that strengthen our communities.

Reporting to the Deputy Director Community and Business Development, you will be a trusted first point of contact for community members, stakeholders and tenants, coordinating community development activities, events, grants, housing services and customer enquiries. Through your passion for community outcomes and commitment to exceptional service, you will help drive positive and lasting impacts throughout the shire.

With integrity and pride, you will:

Coordinate and support the delivery of community programs, projects and initiatives that promote community wellbeing.
Plan and support community events across the shire.
Build positive relationships with community groups, stakeholders, government agencies and service providers
Manage grants, funding opportunities, housing and tenancy administration to support comunity outcomes.
Provide high-quality customer service, responding to enquiries, requests and community needs in a professional and timely manner.
What you'll bring

You are a resilient and adaptable team player who thrives in a hands-on, outdoors role. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to safety, you are motivated to achieve for our Council and 700 strong community, sharing our values of Respect, Communication, Fun and Humour, Pride, Trust and Teamwork.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Ability to work respectfully and professionally with community members
Well developed written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordination administrative processes and programs
Current 'C' class Drivers Licence
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records
Willingness to support team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace.
Although it’s not essential, it would be great if you had:

Experience supporting community, business development, events, grants, housing, property or administrative functions within a team environments
Understanding of community program reporting or grants and funding
Experience using records management, customer requests, property, grants or administration systems.
Why Quilpie Shire Council?

We’re a Council with big ideas and bold energy. As Community and Business Development Officer, you’ll play a key role in helping local initiatives thrive, supporting community connections, and contributing to projects and programs that make a real difference across the region.

You'll join a passionate and innovative team known for turning ideas into action. Whether you're supporting community events, coordinating projects, engaging with local businesses, or helping deliver intiatives that enhance liveability and economic growth, you'll be part of work that leaves a lasting impact.

We work hard, but we also value balance. You'll be encouraged to knock off on time, plus you'll work side-by-side with workmates who give you a hand and leaders who invest in development and helping one another succeed.

Beyond the workplace, Quilpie Shire offers a unique lifestyle where community spirit is strong and opportunity is abundant. You'll enjoy a welcoming, family-friendly environment, wide open spaces, spectacular natural landscapes, and the chance to build meaningful relationships while making a positive contribution to the future of the region.

You’ll also be rewarded for your commitment with a range of benefits, including:

Salary packaging options
Our annual Wellbeing Week, with everything from hearing and skin checks to healthy cooking workshops and advice on super retirement fund options
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
5 weeks annual leave
Boost your career in a place that feels like home

All applicants will receive a response.

Applications close Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Position Description - Community and Business Development Officer

Quilpie Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values all people. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.