- Competitive annual salary commencing at $86,068, Pro Rata, plus up to 14% superannuation
- Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements
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 Community Grants and Support - Permanent Part time
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $86,068, Pro Rata 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.
What we are looking for:
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for applicants looking for permanent part-time hours of 21 hours per week. The successful applicant will work with Council colleagues to support the delivery of Council’s Community Grants Program and have primary responsibility for its administrative functions. The role involves developing and maintaining appropriate documentation and records, liaison with key stakeholders, preparation of promotional content and information sessions, and reporting. The role also provides general administrative and project support to the Community Development Team.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with residents, volunteers, the community sector and other government agencies.
- A resilient and solutions focused approach to customer-facing interactions.
- Demonstrated experience and highly developed skills in general administration and project support preferably within a Community Services or Public Sector environment.
- Demonstrated comprehensive digital literacy and computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office applications and financial management systems.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained
Key Responsibilities:
- Take a lead role in the administrative functions of Council’s Community Grants Program including:
- the provision of grants information and grants administrative support to potential grant applicants and grant recipients
- the provision of grants administrative and content support to internal stakeholders
- the provision of information, referrals and guidance to community organisations regarding grants and related community development initiatives
- development and maintenance of appropriate documentation and records (i.e. application and acquittal forms)
- liaison with key stakeholders
- preparation and delivery of promotional and information session content
- the provision of accurate, effective and timely reporting.
- Provide support to community organisations in the region through the administration of Council’s photocopying scheme and Community Infoshare e-newsletter
- Contribute positively to a team culture that values people working together, encourages consultation, accompaniment and empowerment and fosters learning.
- Undertake disaster management and community recovery duties as required. Other duties required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Community, Andree Stark on 0429 391 611 or 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?
- 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
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 (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 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.
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.
