At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face connecting veterans and families to vital services and activities.
- Company: Join RSL Queensland, a century-old organisation dedicated to supporting veterans.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, novated leasing, and extra leave during Christmas.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of veterans and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience with ADF personnel, event coordination, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
About the role
Be the welcoming face of our Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre in Townsville.
You'll connect current and ex-serving Defence members and their families to centre services and outreach programs.
You'll also run social connection activities and promote them to the community.
Reporting to the Centre Manager, you'll work in a multidisciplinary team.
What you'll do
- Provide trauma-informed, respectful support to veterans, families and community members
- Plan, run and evaluate social connection and wellbeing activities and events
- Promote services through social media, newsletters and posters
- Coordinate bookings and records, and support reporting and WHS compliance
- Build strong relationships with volunteers, Sub Branches and the wider team
Skills & experience
- ADF service or a close connection, or experience working with current or ex-service personnel
- Event coordination experience, from logistics through to post-event review
- Confident with social media and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and relationship skills, with empathy for people in vulnerable circumstances
- Queensland "C" class licence and a Working with Children Card (or willingness to obtain one); able to lift 10–12 kg
Why work at RSL Queensland?
For more than 100 years, RSL Queensland has supported veterans and their families through care, commemoration and camaraderie.
Our Veteran Services team delivers clinical, employment, advocacy and wellbeing support across Queensland.
- You'll also enjoy
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, plus additional tax-saving benefits
- Novated leasing
- Three gifted days of leave at Christmas
- Tailored learning and development, including study support and leave
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Centre Coordinator employer: RSL Queensland
RSL Queensland is an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, offering a collaborative work culture that values respect and diverse perspectives. With tailored learning and development opportunities, generous salary packaging, and unique benefits like gifted leave during Christmas, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast, this role provides the chance to engage with local veteran communities and contribute to their well-being.
