Community Engagement Leader

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Time Commitment: Casual volunteer role or short-term contract (10–20 hrs/month) Location: Harlaxton South, Toowoomba Region Overview: The Community Engagement Leader will be the bridge between residents and the Greening Toowoomba project. This role focuses on cultivating trust, securing participation and permissions, and developing a sense of community ownership over street greening efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Neighbourhood Engagement Strategy:

• Develop and implement a neighbourhood-specific outreach plan.
• Conduct letterbox drops, doorknocking, and resident information sessions.
• Promote volunteerism and help build a core group of tree stewards.

Surveying and Data Collection:

• Conduct short surveys with residents to assess interest, concerns, and willingness to maintain trees or allow access to their taps.
• Record and track feedback in coordination with proposal development.

Consent Gathering:

• Coordinate consent processes from landowners, especially where properties are tenanted.
• Follow up with real estate agents to secure absentee landlord approvals for tree planting.

Site Coordination with Residents:

• Visit homes to discuss and agree on tree location with residents.
• Help mark tree locations visibly ahead of council and crew work.
• Communicate location constraints, infrastructure restrictions etc.

Celebration Event Organisation:

• Coordinate community celebrations on planting day and after milestones.
• Foster a culture of appreciation, ownership, and local pride.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in community organising or door-to-door outreach
• Confident public speaker and community motivator
• Empathy and cultural awareness when working with diverse groups