Senior Officer Community Development - Fixed Term

• A varied and challenging role, you will be identifying and supporting a range of community initiatives.
• 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.

Senior Officer Community Development - Fixed Term 12 months

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

Closing Date: Sunday 7th April 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 Councill is looking for an experienced applicant with Community Development knowledge for a fixed term full time position for 12 months.  To increase community participation and social well-being within the Gympie region by:

• identifying, delivering and supporting a range of community development initiatives. 
• developing and maintaining strong community partnerships. 
• developing relevant strategies and policies.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Qualifications (Post Graduate Degree, Degree, Diploma, Certificate) or equivalent experience/active enrolment in Social Science, Government Administration, Community Services, Community Development, Project Management or similar.
• Sound understanding of, and demonstrated ability to apply, community development and community engagement principles.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound research skills and demonstrated experience in the development of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective internal and external relationships and networks.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Initiator, who also has a strong ability to work with colleagues to achieve team and corporate outcomes.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements: 

• Lead the Community Development Team, effectively developing and harnessing the team’s strengths to deliver excellence in customer service and program delivery.
• Undertake research, provide advice and develop policies and strategies on a range of community or social policy topics relevant to Council’s Corporate Objectives, operational needs and emerging community issues.
• In collaboration with stakeholders, apply community development and project management techniques to design, implement and evaluate programs that respond to community needs, build community capacity and support Council’s Vision and Corporate Objectives.
• Apply best practice community engagement to inform the planning and delivering of community development programs and projects, and wider community planning as required.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of an efficient, transparent and responsive Community Grants Program.
• Collaborate with community organisations, networks, public institutions and other tiers of government to advocate for, and achieve, improved social outcomes for residents of the region.
• Undertake disaster management and community recovery duties as required.
• Other duties required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.

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 Manager Community and Commercial, Andree Stark via email andree.stark@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 - 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 7th April 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.