AO7 Social Outcomes and Local Benefits Coordinator

Are you an experienced social outcomes and local benefits professional with strong stakeholder engagement and economic development skills? A Queensland state government department is seeking a Social Outcomes and Local Benefits Coordinator (AO7) to support a major infrastructure program, driving the delivery of employment, training, and procurement initiatives that benefit local communities.

Role Details:

• Job Title: Social Outcomes and Local Benefits Coordinator (AO7 Equivalent)
• Type: Temporary Casual Labour Hire, Full-Time hours
• Location: Brisbane CBD initially, transition to Beenleigh
• Rate: $86.18 p/h + Superannuation

About the Role:
Reporting to the Social Benefits Lead, the Social Outcomes and Local Benefits Coordinator will deliver a range of initiatives across employment, training, and local procurement as part of a major infrastructure project. The role involves coordinating industry working groups, engaging with subcontractors, maintaining partnerships with social outcomes organisations, supporting procurement processes, and delivering community facing events. This position suits a proactive professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and is committed to achieving outcomes that create lasting benefits for local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver programs, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.
• Facilitate industry working groups and support their objectives in line with agreed terms of reference.
• Monitor and support subcontractors in delivering social outcomes and local benefits requirements.
• Assist with identifying local procurement opportunities, tender invitations, and evaluation processes.
• Maintain partnerships with social outcomes organisations to deliver employment, training, and capability building pathways.
• Collect and manage project data and produce regular reporting for government and project stakeholders.
• Represent the department at workshops, meetings, and community engagement events.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solution focused team culture in a dynamic delivery environment.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Degree in business, social science, communications, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Queensland Procurement Policy, Local Content Charter, Building and Construction Training Policy, and Indigenous Procurement Policy.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with diverse and disadvantaged communities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver projects or events on time and on budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and record keeping.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and online performance monitoring platforms.
• Experience in high-performing teams delivering major infrastructure projects.
• C-class drivers licence

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in social procurement, economic development, or local benefits coordination.
• Experience working in government or in large-scale transport or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of workforce development programs and community engagement frameworks.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply now - Take the next step in your career and contribute to a major infrastructure program that delivers lasting social, economic, and community benefits across South East Queensland.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.