Officer Organisational Development (fixed term)

• A varied and challenging role, you will be providing support to People and Culture's  Organisational Development team.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $77,004.20 plus 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, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. 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 $77,004.20, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 8th October 2023 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. 

Officer Organisational Development (Fixed Term - Maternity Leave)

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our People and Culture Branch as an active member of the Organisational Development team in the position of Officer Organisational Development on a full time, fixed term engagement. This opportunity will commence early to mid November 2023 and will be for a period of 11 months.

This crucial position will provide support to the Organisational Development team in the delivery of learning and development, and organisational development products. It will also be responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining Council's corporate records, coordination of training, meetings and workshops, data entry and purchase order processes.

Daily duties will include, but not limited to:

• Collect and collate development information from Performance Appraisals
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate learning and development activities as required, including but not limited to;

o       Booking trainers and coordinating venue hire and catering for learning events,

o       Scheduling participants for training in Outlook using skills report data, performance appraisal information, and as requested,

o       Coordinating the evaluation of training providers as required.

• Support the Senior Officer Organisational Development in maintaining the annual learning and development calendar, and the learning and development databases and skills register.
• Administer the Learning Management System, adding and removing users and learning, assigning learning and updating current learning modules.
• Administer the Study Assistance program, processing applications and maintaining the procedure in consultation with the Coordinator Organisational Development.
• Provide general administration support to the Organisational Development function.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this position, you should have:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality customer service and effectively communicate with stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to use modern technology, enterprise resource planning and records management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities to achieve a broad range of outcomes within defined parameters and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated document control experience and commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles.

Although not mandatory for the role, it would be advantageous to also have:

• A qualification or active enrolment in a human resources course or related field.
• Previous experience in the coordination of mandatory, work health and safety and/or licencing training.
• Demonstrated experience is the use of Civica Authority, MagiQ Documents and MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of work health and safety licencing and requirements.

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 Amanda Palmer, A/Coordinator Organisational Development on 5481 0625 or email amanda.palmer@gympie.qld.gov.au 

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Sue Rossi, Officer Recruitment on 5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@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 8th October 2023 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.