Coordinator Building - Fixed Term - Up to 12 months

• A varied and challenging role will see the successful applicant provide high level operational day to day coordination of Council’s Building services team.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $111,424 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.

Coordinator Building - Fixed Term, up to 12 months (Possibility of Extension)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $111,424, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 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 opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Team for a full-time fixed term position commencing early to mid-November 2024 (subject to negotiation).  This role will provide high level operational day to day coordination of Council’s Building services team, ensuring a high standard of building services with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service.

This includes overseeing the efficient and effective processing and assessment of building development applications submitted to Council, promoting community health, amenity, and safety in the built environment.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

•       Directly oversee and coordinate the functions of the Building Services team by providing high level support, mentoring and guidance to a team of Certifiers, technical staff and administration officers.
• Make and issue decisions relating to building regulatory matters in accordance with Council’s delegation schedule.
• Provide high level support for the Manager Building and Plumbing as required.
• Provide expert technical support and advice on building matters to other Directorates within council and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the issuing of formal searches for building and plumbing development related information.
• Coordinate regular review of systems and processes associated with the assessment of building development and concurrence referral applications submitted to Council.
• Provide technical, strategic, financial and business planning assistance to the Manager Building and Plumbing to assist with the preparation and review of budgetary requirements for building services that meet community expectations and delivery with a focus on customers.

Essential Requirements:

• A qualification and equivalent experience that satisfies the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licencing requirements for a Building Certifier Level 2 or Level 3.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and certification of all Building Classifications with an expert knowledge of the relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes that regulate the building and development industry.
• Experience in the development and review of operational budgets to achieve financial efficiencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of highly skilled professionals, including knowledge of contemporary human resource practices, and the ability to implement and foster a positive customer service culture.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills to facilitate the preparation of detailed reports and correspondence, and to facilitate clear communications with internal and external customers on building related matters.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class drivers' licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry Safety Induction Card (blue/white).
• Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Building Certifier Level 2 or Level 3 Licence.

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 the Council's Manager Building and Plumbing, Andrew Parker on 07-5481 0403 or email andrew.parker@gympie.qld.gov.au, or alternatively Council's Building Coordinator, Sonia Lynch on 07-5481 0490 or email sonia.lynch@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 8th September 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.