Address- A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant coordinate and deliver a range of initiatives and events.
- Competitive annual salary commencing at $79,699, 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.
Officer Community Development Support - Fixed Term
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $79,699, 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
Gympie Regional Council has a fulltime Fixed Term position through to March 2025 for an Officer Community Development Support. You will deliver and support a range of activities to increase community participation and social wellbeing in the Gympie Region and to provide administrative, grants and program support to the Community Development Unit of Council.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- Well-developed local level events management skills including planning, promotion, budgeting and logistics.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with the community and staff.
- Sound experience in general administration preferably within a Community Services or Public Sector environment.
- Demonstrated comprehensive computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office applications and financial management systems.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
- Positive Notice Blue Card for child related employment.
Essential Requirements:
- Coordinate and deliver a range of initiatives/events to implement the Community Development Unit’s objectives and business unit expected deliverables.
- Provide grants information and grants administrative support to the community organisations and internal stakeholders.
- Provide general administration and program support to the Community Development Unit, both office based and within the community.
- Provide information and referrals for community organisations;
- Community recovery activities as required.
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Arts, Community & Culture, Carly O'Neill 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 - Simply head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au
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 2024 at 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.
