Officer Building and Facilities Support

• A varied and challenging role which will have the successful applicant provide high-quality administrative support to the Coordinator Building and Facilities 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $82,559 plus up to 14% 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 Building and Facilities Support 

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $82,559, plus up to 14% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026 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

Provide high-quality administrative support to the Coordinator Building and Facilities while enhancing the overall functioning of the Facilities Management and Maintenance team. Collaborate with all managers to identify and coordinate business streamlining and improvement opportunities, and assist with business planning, reporting, and the management of service requests related to Building and Facilities operations.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Sound experience in general administration preferably within a community facility or asset management environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to consult, communicate and problem solve effectively in a multidisciplinary environment within set guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to produce high quality documents with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures including time management, planning and organisational skills to maintain deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, or in a team, in a professional and positive manner with the ability to be tactful and discrete when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in the requirements of financial reporting and budgeting.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively engage with a broad range of key stakeholders both within and external to the Council.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or the ability to acquire records management policies and procedures (Local Government preferred).
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements: 

• Execute general administrative tasks for Facilities Management and Maintenance with discretion and sound judgment, while consistently evaluating and enhancing business systems and processes for improved efficiency.
• Assist with work scheduling and dispatch according to priority using the scheduling management system, while developing and implementing regular maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and enhance customer service and operational efficiency within the Council's systems.
• To acquire records management policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the Building and Facilities team.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document minutes, and coordinate meeting arrangements.
• Assist with job tracking and expense management.
• Provide support to other officers during peak workloads as directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Facilities Management and Maintenance.

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 Building & Facilities, Lee Taylor via email lee.taylor@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 14 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 12th April 2026 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.