Senior Officer Partnerships And Events

• A varied and rewarding role, that supports the Coordinator Tourism and Destination Development to attract, retain and nurture events
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $93,611.96, 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. 

Senior Officer Partnerships and Events

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $93,611.96 plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 30th 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.

What we are looking for:

Gympie Regional Council has an exciting, permanent position that aims to support the Coordinator Tourism and Destination Development to grow the prosperity of the region by encouraging and identifying opportunities, focusing on tourism and Events.

Under the direction of the Coordinator Tourism and Destination Development, the Senior Officer Partnership and Events will coordinator the delivery of Gympie Regional Council’s Tourism and Events Partnership Program.

This role supports the Coordinator Tourism and Destination Development to attract, retain and nurture events that deliver social and economic benefit for the Gympie region, particularly in the high priority areas of sport, agricultural tourism, music, arts and culture and business activation events.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Events, Business Development, Strategic Sponsorship Development, Tourism) and/or substantial experience to perform the primary role and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events and public programs.
• Demonstrated administrative and customer service experience relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated time management, risk management and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team in a professional manner with the ability to be tactful and discrete when dealing with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Proficient in the use of computer software including MS Office suite including processing invoices and monitoring budgets.
• Ability to work proactively and solve problems creatively and efficiently.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements: 

• Coordinate Council’s partnership program and the delivery of contracted sponsorship deliverables to the partner ensuring benefits are delivered to Council.
• Facilitate the assessment and approval of sponsorship applications received by Council.
• Develop, assess and monitor compliance of contractual agreements and prepare post event evaluation assessing ROI.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Council staff, Chamber of Commerce’s, Businesses, Tourism Bodies, Volunteers and contractors to create, plan and deliver events and activities across the region.
• Support the Coordinator Tourism and Destination Development in the attraction of major events to the region through completion of ROI assessments, lead generation and liaison with prospective events.
• Liaise with Marketing and Communications to support marketing and promotional activities for events including the collation of copy, images and associated logos.
• Assist the sponsored organisation in navigating Council’s regulatory and compliance requirements to ensure the successful delivery of events.
• Actively promote the outgoing Events Partnership Program through presentations and approaches to a diverse range of internal and external key stakeholders.
• Support the Coordinator Tourism and Destination Development to develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidelines and sponsorship management systems including preparation and implementation of all administrative and financial requirements.
• Perform any other duties that are reasonably within the competency, skills and training of the incumbent.

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 Counci's Coordinator Tourism & Destination Development, Rachel Smith via 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 30th 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.