Officer Administration Support Grants And Subsidies (Fixed Term)

• A varied and rewarding role, that will have you provide high quality customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $74,172.80, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO. 

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.  

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $74,172.80, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

This opportunity is for a fixed period through to March 2025, with the possibility of extension.

To provide high quality customer service both internal and external as an integral part of the flood recovery program provided by the organisation.

To provide accurate and efficient administrative and project support to the organisation and assist with the development and implementation of Project Planning activities. This will include contributing to internal and external engagement processes.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative, planning and project support, including a strong understanding of the workflow / processes associated with the delivery of projects, including engagement of consultants, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Certificate 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and organise workloads to meet deadlines associated with supporting the delivery of an endorsed program of work.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as the skill to work autonomously as required.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective information sharing, community engagement processes and associated written documentation.
• Sound understanding of records management requirements and information systems.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained

Essential Requirements: 

• Provide timely and accurate administration and project support functions to meet the business needs of the Finance Team.
• Contribute to the daily operations of the team, through the provision of effective, efficient and responsive customer service.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers through effective stakeholder engagement support.
• Assist in analysis and reconciliation of grant funded project costings and prepare journals were necessary to reconcile council’s financial information.
• Process documentation, correspondence and reports associated with engagement processes for Construction projects, planning and business as usual activities.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Accounting Services, Nicole Bryant on 07-5481 0*** or email *************@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0*** or email *********@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 9th June 2024at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.