Coordinator Community Development

• An exciting and rewarding new role at Council will have the successful applicant lead the Community Development providing expert technical and strategic advice.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $120,225, 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.  

Coordinator Community Development 

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $120,225, plus up to 14% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 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. 

What we are looking for:

Working together with Council colleagues, the community, government and not for profit sectors to increase community participation, social well-being and community cohesion. 
The position plays a pivotal role in leading Council’s community development and planning initiatives, including working with the Manager Community and Cultural Services to plan and deliver engagement in regional townships and communities of interest to co-design and implement community strategies and related programs.  
The role leads the Community Development Team providing expert technical, advocacy, and the coordination and delivery of a range of quality initiatives in regard to: 

• Community Planning
• Community Development
• Community Recovery Support
• Council’s Grants Program
• Other priorities as identified by Council and the Executive Team

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree qualification in, Community Development, Social Sciences, Social Policy and Social Planning or other related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated substantial experience in community development practice and a commitment to community development principles. 
• Demonstrated experience in establishing strong and effective partnerships with community groups, service providers and other key stakeholders to develop responses to community issues and opportunities.  
•  A strong customer service focus and demonstrated ability in developing, maintaining and growing strategic alliances with key public and private sector organisations/individuals and the ability to leverage co-funding opportunities.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict management, negotiation and group/workshop facilitation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and adept at developing teams to successfully deliver outcomes, and build a professional and positive team culture
• Proven ability to provide technical and policy advice at all levels of the organisation. 
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to develop plans, co-ordinate actions, gain cooperation and deliver outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional communication such as reports, presentations, briefings, and planning documents, with demonstrated ability to effectively operate relevant business technologies
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to diagnose and initiate sustainable community focused solutions.
• Highly developed experience in contract and financial management

Mandatory Licence/Competancy Requirements: 

• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained
• Working with children check – Blue Card or ability to obtain a 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 Manager Community & Cultural Services, Andree Stark on 0429 391 611 or 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 & flexible work hours
• 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 7 June 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.