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Award Classification: Level 3
Employment Conditions:
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award –
State 2017
Department / Branch:
Community Services & Wellbeing / Community Services Project
Team
Principal Location: Shire Office, Hughenden
Reports to: Community Services Team Leader (or as directed)
Direct Reports: Nil

Flinders Shire
Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle
Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect
Our Values: • A Caring Philosophy

• Pursuit of Excellence

• Teamwork

• Local Ownership

• Communication

• Leadership

• Recognition

The Department

Position Objective
The Community Development Officer – Arts & Culture is responsible for implementing arts and culture
projects and events which aim to enhance lifestyle, liveability and resilience across the Shire.
Achievement of this is through engagement with community members and other key stakeholders, to
develop and implement projects which aim to preserve and showcase the Shire’s history and develop
arts and cultural opportunities to benefit both visitors and community members.
As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of
service and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.

Community Development &
Engagement
Arts and Culture Development
Historical Preservation
Communications and
Community Engagement
Community Recovery and
Resilience
Community Events and
Activities
Library &
Resource
Services
Library service
First 5 Forever
Program
School Holiday
Program & Events
Technology
Education
Human Services
Access Program

Tourism &
Economic
Development
Flinders Discovery
Centre
Investment Attraction
Tourism Product
Development
Regional Marketing
and Promotion
Sport, Recreation
& Wellbeing
Open Spaces
Planning
Facilities Management
Health Promotion
Activities
Youth Services
Community Care
Aged Care Accommodation
Home Care Packages
Commonwealth Home Support
Program
Community Transport
Meals on Wheels
NDIS
Veterans Home Care

Community Services & Wellbeing

Key Responsibilities
Project & Event Management

• Develop and implement Council run arts and cultural programs and projects which fosters arts

and cultural opportunities in the Flinders Shire

• Liaise and assist local community groups and external stakeholders who are provide arts and

cultural opportunities to the Flinders Shire

• Assist in the project management of strategic initiatives as identified in Council Planning

Documents such as the Arts and Cultural Plan

• Work within the wider Community Services team to deliver other events and projects
• Oversee Council’s historical collection, and activities associated with research, preservation,

display and publishing of the collection

• Coordinate all aspects of Council’s partnership with Arts Queensland in regard to Regional Art

Development Fund (RADF) including the annual funding bid, community grants program,
reporting and acquittal process.

• Provide reporting as required regarding programs and events

Financial & Grant Management

• Actively seek and apply for funding opportunities for projects and activities which met the

objectives of Council strategic objectives and planning such as outlined in the Arts and Cultural
Plan

• Monitor relevant budgets, assist in the acquittals, grant reporting and financial reporting

requirements to ensure compliance with funding agreements and legislative requirements are
maintained

• Assistance with Councils community grants, sponsorships and donations programs

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support Library with enquiries on historical information sought from general public, council

departments or other government departments, if required.

• Support Library with the development and implementation of programming and events to

compliment offerings with a focus on arts and culture

• Assist in the promotion of Council activities to community members
• Provide information, support and advice to community arts organisations and arts practitioners

including information on accessing services and grants programs offered by Council and
external agencies; Source and disseminate information across the Flinders Shire relating to
grant opportunities, sponsorship, corporate partnerships, industry agencies etc.

• Review and provide feedback to local Community Groups funding applications and write letters

of support on behalf of Council

• Develop networks and meetings to encourage arts and cultural activities across Flinders Shire
• Foster and develop links, relationships and partnerships with funding bodies, industry agencies,

arts practitioners and community-based organisations
General

• Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
• Undertake other tasks up to and including your competency and level
• Actively promote the values of the organisation to staff
• Actively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures

through which allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and
efficiently
Administration

• Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being met
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers and

conduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient manner

• Contribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in team

meetings and training sessions as required

• Ensure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council Policy
• Keep the Community Services Team Leader appropriately and adequately informed on the

current state of activities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to
influence Council operations or relations with ratepayers and/or the public

• Maintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that

other staff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their
own personal planning is not inconvenienced Organisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management

• Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:
• changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledge

management

• changing technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of

future trends and required competencies

• Willingness and ability to set the example and live the values
• Willingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held

accountable for such

• Willingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and self

Corporate Responsibilities
All employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 to act with integrity, and in
a way that shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in
accordance with the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures
and protocols as may be applicable to the role.
Workplace Health & Safety
All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire
Council Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System,
and WH&S Policies, Procedures and work instructions.
In fulfilling this duty, workers are to:

• Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.
• Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and

safety of other persons.

• Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by

the person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with
the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as
instructed).

• Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at

the workplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).

• Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation,

Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021. Other Requirements

• This position operates from Council’s Administration Office in Hughenden, however, may be

required to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business
hours to meet the requirements of the role.

• Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required
• The incumbent must be:

• prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position;

• willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise

people less than eighteen (18) years of age if required;

• medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position;

• Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical

practitioner; and

• Prepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check

Organisational Relationships and Delegations
Internal: Community Services & Wellbeing Team and other portfolios across Council
External: Community groups, general public, government departments, contractors, suppliers,
sporting groups and other Local Government regions
Delegations: The Community Development Officer – Arts & Culture works under limited direction, has
the skills to manage time and organisational priorities. This position has delegated decision making
and purchasing authority in accordance with Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience within an art and cultural and/or community engagement role
including planning, delivery evaluation, budgeting, and reporting on projects.
2. High level of written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop
effective professional partnerships across diverse groups of stakeholders such as community
groups and Government agencies.
3. Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining community networks, confidently relaying
information publicly, presenting research and reports to Council.
4. Sound knowledge or understanding of legislated framework governing Council in regard to
finance, procurement and community engagement.
5. Demonstrated sound level of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to rapidly acquire
knowledge of corporate and other programs used by Council such as Authority and TRIM.
6. Current unrestricted C Class drivers’ licence.
7. Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-
Discrimination policies.
Desirable
8. Tertiary education in Arts and Culture, Project Management, Event Management, Community
Development or related field.
9. Current CPR and First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain.
10. Current C Class drivers’ licence.
11. Experience in preparing grant / funding submissions.