Are you looking for a fast-paced role where you can make a real difference?

We are seeking a passionate, driven, talented and innovative individual to coordinate and deliver sector capacity building and engagement initiatives that support other not for profit organisations to provide energy efficiency advice and activities to reduce energy costs for vulnerable Queenslanders including renters.

About us:

QCOSS is Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector. Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity, and wellbeing for every person, in every community. Our values are respect, optimism, and strength. We work with our sector, government, and other stakeholders to achieve meaningful change for Queensland.

About you:

You have a passion for work that creates meaningful change, and you seek to contribute through your career. You will have:

• relevant qualifications in Human Services, Community Development or similar (desirable), and/or relevant demonstrated experience to fulfil the requirements of the role
• high level demonstrated project management skills coupled with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• demonstrated understanding of issues related to energy literacy
• high level demonstrated experience using contemporary and participatory engagement and consultation processes
• strong administration and ICT experience using the Microsoft Office suite and CRMs with high level analytical skills and ability to analyse and utilise data to inform decision making
• a strong understanding and commitment to the work of QCOSS and our commitment to social justice.

This is not just a job; this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact!

What you will get:

We will offer you a flexible, exciting, rewarding part-time (22.8 hrs/week) fixed term position (concludes 31 December 2025) in a great place to work.

All this plus a competitive remuneration package between $95,737 - $100,064 per annum (pro rata part-time) dependent on relevant qualifications and experience to fulfil the requirements of the position.

Superannuation of 12% and salary packaging benefits apply in addition to flexible work arrangements including working from home, flex time and time off in lieu provisions.

Find out more:   

The position description and selection criteria can be found on the QCOSS website at qcoss.org.au or by emailing: [email protected], using the subject line: Sector Development Officer - Energy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you require any further information or detail, please contact Sarah Walker, Sector Development Lead (Workforce) on (07) 3004 6900.

Don’t wait - Inspire Us and Apply Now!  

QCOSS is focused on hiring people who are adaptable and resilient, committed to teamwork and strong collaboration, and who share our values of respect, optimism, and strength.

So, if this role resonates with you, please click Apply Now to submit your application.

A position description is attached.

Inclusion and Diversity:

QCOSS is an inclusive employer. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and, therefore, support their right of self-determination.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity such as gender, age, culture, disability (physical or mental health), religion, sexual orientation is recognised and celebrated.

We encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.