Position Available - Communications & Events Specialist

• Part-time and Flexible

• Communications & Events

• Relationships and Member Services

About Us

Timber Queensland is an outcome focused, non-profit industry association representing the interests of Queensland's forest and timber industry. Our unique and diverse membership base consists of timber businesses from plantation growers, harvesters, sawmillers, fabricators and merchants through to timber users including manufacturers, architects and builders. Timber Queensland, on behalf of our members, works to educate politicians, government departments, employer and environmental groups on the benefits of the timber industry and future opportunities. We are committed to creating greater public and political awareness of the forest and timber industries, and the valuable economic and environmental contribution they make to Queensland. We also manage several projects with research and industry partners with Government support. With the recent launch of the State Government’s Queensland Future Timber Plan there is a long-term strategy that recognises the essential role our industry plays in housing, construction, regional jobs and environmental outcomes, setting a clear direction for growth and sustainability. Poised for a period of growth and action this is an exciting time to join the forest and timber industry.

About the Role

This position is hands-on developing messaging, content and events to support Timber Queensland’s activities and promote the positive expanding market for timber and timber products.

Reporting to the Strategic Relations & Communications Manager, the role is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and implementing Timber Queensland’s member and annual partner communications, external project communications and events.

At Timber Queensland we’re a small but high-performing team driven by professionalism, trust and impact. We’re looking for a positive, versatile team member who is proactive, flexible and well-organised.

Key Responsibilities

• Member communications – newsletters, member alerts, annual magazine, annual review, database management

• Event management & promotion - co-ordinate venues, speakers, sponsors, attendees and implement event marketing strategies to deliver profitable and professional inperson and virtual event experiences (e.g. webinars, member meetings, conferences, participation at trade shows, field visits)

• Social media – plan, create and deliver online content to support advocacy, events and industry promotion

• Website management – update and maintain Timber Queensland and project websites

• Partnership Program – co-ordinate delivery of annual partnership program benefits Y

You will have

• 5+ years demonstrated experience in communications and event management

• Strong capacity to quickly and accurately understand and synthesise information – verbal, visual and written

• Relevant bachelor’s degree qualification in communications, public relations or other relevant areas e.g. public policy OR equivalent professional experience

• Practical experience in use of web-based applications e.g. Vision 6, Canva, Wix, Thinkific

• C-class drivers licence

• Knowledge or curiosity of the forest and timber / agricultural sector

What we can offer you

• Key role in high profile organisation in a growing industry

• Hybrid working with flexible working conditions (you will be required to attend the Kedron office each week)

• Part-time role of 3 days per week, or variation as negotiated with the CEO

• A competitive renumeration package and other benefits

• Newly renovated office designed with health and wellbeing in mind

• The opportunity to work with an engaged professional team to make a difference in the Queensland agricultural sector

Please email your Expression of Interest and CV to admin@timberqueensland.com.au by Friday, 5th December 2025.

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