Project Officer Resource Recovery

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant coordinate and manage waste infrastructure projects.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $90,446.20, 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.

Project Officer Resource Recovery

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $90,446.20, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 31st March 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

You will oversee the planning and implementation of a broad range of capital and operational projects across resource recovery and waste management services, and specific operations roads & drainage project work.

Play a leading role in the planning and delivery of waste services which advances the strategic aims within Council’s corporate plan and other relevant strategies, specifically Council's Waste and Environment Strategies.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Coordinate and manage waste infrastructure projects & occasional operations roads & drainage project work.
• Manage projects to ensure they meet quality standards and are delivered in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Prepare and undertake project briefs, design management, procurement, contractor negotiation, contract management, financial administration, record keeping, and other tasks as required for the project coordination of Council waste infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and maintain project management plans to ensure projects are appropriately managed and monitored for risks and issues as they arise.
• Manage external consultants and assess the work completed by other professionals, providing feedback and issue identification and management. Prepare and implement effective communication plans to ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed.
• Liaise with other Council Departments, Government agencies and Council clients to ensure that projects are planned, coordinated, and implemented in accordance with statutory obligations and Council objectives.
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, systems, procedures and operational standards to facilitate effective administration of the Branch and achievement of Council’s corporate objectives.
• Assist in the implementation of branch administrative processes and procedure and development of project management systems.
• Assist in the development of future capital works programs as directed.
• Other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.

Essential Requirements: 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering, Project Management or other similar qualifications relevant to the duties of the position.
• Queensland 'C’ Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
• General construction induction (white/blue card).

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 Resource Recovery Operations, Peita Otterbach via email peita.otterbach@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 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 31st March 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.