Officer Administration Governance - Fixed Term

• A varied and challenging role will see the successful applicant provide high level administrative support to the Manager Governance, Integrity and Risk.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $79,699, 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.

 Officer Administration Governance - Fixed Term up to 12 months.

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $79,699, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 9th February 2025 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 a fulltime fixed term, up to 12 months opportunity for an experienced administration professional.  Provide a high level of general administrative support to the Manager Governance, Integrity and Risk, whilst also providing administrative support in the disaster management function, which will be approx. 40% of the position or as required.

• Provide accurate and timely administrative and support to the Manager Governance, as directed.
• Provide high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders and correspondence support as required.
• Assist with disaster management activities or other duties.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Qualifications or active enrolment in a business-related field, or a minimum 3 years’ experience in an office environment.
• High level written communication and attention to detail skills, as well as excellent verbal communication and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities mange workloads and identify when to reschedule and reorganise tasks to reflect changes in priority.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties responsibly under limited supervision and take initiative to ensure the achievement of team goals while maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrated high level administrative skills, including proficiency in using a range of software applications, including Microsoft Office suite of applications, an online records management program.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

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 Governance, Christine Kennedy via email chistine.kennedy@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 using your personal email. 
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 9th February 2025 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.