At a Glance
- Tasks: Build partnerships and support veterans and families across Central Queensland.
- Company: Join RSL Queensland, a century-old organisation dedicated to veterans' care.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, extra leave, and tailored learning opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible role with travel and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of veterans and their communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in stakeholder engagement and a passion for community support.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Build trusted partnerships across our Sub Branches in Central Queensland. Use stakeholder engagement skills to support veterans and families.
About the Role
Based in Mackay, this role works closely with our District Office and more than 230 Sub Branches across Queensland, helping volunteer-led organisations access the guidance, resources and support they need to thrive. This is a highly relationship-focused role where you'll influence outcomes, build trusted partnerships and connect veterans and communities with the services they need. Regular regional travel is required, along with occasional after-hours attendance at community and veteran events, so flexibility is essential.
What you'll do
- Build trusted relationships with RSL Sub Branch committees and community stakeholders and improve outcomes for veterans and their families.
- Support volunteer-led organisations to navigate local challenges and opportunities.
- Connect veterans, families and communities with relevant services and support programs.
- Influence positive outcomes through collaboration, community engagement and partnerships.
- Prepare reports, manage budgets and coordinate competing priorities.
About you
You're an experienced relationship-builder who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders and can influence without direct authority. You thrive in community-focused environments, are comfortable working independently and are passionate about supporting those who serve others. We welcome applications from veterans, Reservists, military family members, and professionals from stakeholder engagement, community development, local government, membership organisations, not-for-profit organisations and veteran-support services.
Skills & Experience
- ADF service, experience working with Defence personnel, or a strong understanding of the veteran community.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills including strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience supporting volunteers, community groups or member-based organisations.
- Confidence working with reports, budgets and Microsoft Office programs.
- A current Driver Licence and Working with Children Card (or ability to obtain one).
- Flexibility to travel regularly throughout the region and occasionally work outside standard business hours.
Why work at RSL Queensland?
For more than 100 years, we've supported veterans and their families through care, commemoration and camaraderie. Powered by Australia's most successful prize home lottery, we're growing our impact across Queensland and creating meaningful opportunities for people who want to make a difference.
You'll also enjoy:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, plus additional tax-saving benefits.
- Three gifted days of leave at Christmas.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities.
- Study support and leave for work-related education.
If you're passionate about supporting the organisations that make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families, we'd love to hear from you.
Veteran Engagement Officer 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.
