- Competitive annual salary commencing at $101,006, 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.
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $101,006, plus up to 14% superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 21st 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.
Role Overview
This position aims to support the Coordinator Economic Development and Tourism to grow the Gympie region to be a progressive, diverse and robust economy, underpinned by vibrant communities, a skilled workforce and competitive businesses.
The position contributes to the delivery of both economic development and tourism outcomes, recognising tourism as a key driver of the regional economy and supporting integrated visitor economy and industry development initiatives.
Under the direction of the Coordinator, this position will coordinate the delivery of a region wide economic development strategy and drive the implementation of strategic tourism and destination marketing priorities aligned with Council’s economic development objectives.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Tourism, Marketing, Business, Economic Development or a related field, or demonstrated extensive relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in economic development, tourism, and business development that support regional economic outcomes.
- Experience supporting programs or initiatives that deliver economic, tourism or community outcomes, including the preparation of marketing and promotional materials across a range of channels.
- Understanding of economic development principles, including industry development, investment attraction and regional growth.
- Ability to collect, interpret and apply economic and tourism data to inform planning and decision making.
- Demonstrated project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, business and government.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and correspondence for a range of audiences.
- Proven ability to work independently or in a team in a professional manner with the ability to be tactful and discrete when dealing with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
- Proficient in the use of computer software including MS Office suite including processing invoices and monitoring budgets.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
Essential Requirements:
- Support the development, implementation and review of Council’s Economic Development Strategy, Tourism Strategy and/or Destination Management Plan (including associated action plans), ensuring alignment with economic and tourism priorities.
- Assist in the identification and coordination of economic development opportunities across priority industries, including tourism as a key economic driver.
- Support the delivery of tourism and destination development initiatives with broader economic development objectives, including investment attraction, job creation and industry growth.
- Manage implementing economic and destination marketing activities in collaboration with Marketing and Communications and industry partners, ensuring alignment with branding for Visit Gympie Region and Invest Gympie Region.
- Monitor economic, tourism and industry trends, data and performance metrics to inform planning and decision making.
- Manage the development and distribution of economic development and tourism information, collateral and promotional content across relevant platforms.
- Build and maintain relationships with business and tourism operators, regional/local tourism organisations, industry groups and government agencies.
- Provide economic and tourism advice to internal and external stakeholders, including Council departments, industry bodies, Chambers of Commerce and relevant state and federal agencies.
- Coordinate the delivery of economic development and tourism-related programs, projects and initiatives, including events that support visitation and regional economic growth.
- Represent Council in stakeholder meetings and engagement activities as required.
- Coordinate and manage industry engagement and capacity building activities including forums, workshops and partnership initiatives that support regional economic and tourism outcomes.
- Work collaboratively across Council directorates to support integrated economic and tourism development initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality reports, business cases, briefs and presentations on economic development and tourism initiatives for internal stakeholders and Council.
- Assist with grant applications, funding opportunities and business case development where required.
- Track and evaluate the effectiveness of programs, partnerships and campaigns, including economic impact and return on investment.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement and enhanced service delivery across economic development and tourism functions.
- Perform any other duties that are reasonably within the competency, skills and training of the incumbent.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Economic Strategy & Advocacy, Andrew Quain via email [email protected]
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email [email protected]
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 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 21st June 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.
