- Competitive annual salary commencing at $80,412 Pro Rata, plus up to 15% 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 Administration Wellbeing and Safety Training - Fixed Term, 12 months - Parttime 22 Hours PW
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $80,412 Pro Rata, plus up to 15% superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 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
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a parttime (22 Hours PW), fixed term position. The role supports the identification and coordination of wellbeing and safety training to help ensure people have the knowledge and skills to work safely and comply with safety requirements.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to use modern technology, and records management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities to achieve a broad range of outcomes within defined parameters and with minimal supervision.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
Expected Deliverables:
- Training Needs Identification: Identify wellbeing and safety training requirements through the Training Needs Analysis (TNA), including new and renewal training (gap analysis), as well as any additional needs identified by the Wellbeing & Safety team.
- Training Planning: Assist in the development and maintenance of wellbeing and safety training plans by coordinating information, schedules, and documentation aligned to organisational and legislative requirements.
- Training Procurement: Support procurement processes by sourcing training options, coordinating quotes and documentation, and assisting with the engagement of approved providers and RTOs.
- Training Scheduling & Coordination: Coordinate training schedules, enrolments, venues, resources, and participant communications to support timely and efficient delivery of training activities.
- Training Delivery Support: Provide administrative and logistical support for training delivery, including attendance tracking, participant support, training materials, and collection of feedback.
- Records, Tracking & Reporting: Maintain accurate training and compliance records, update systems and registers, and assist with reporting and audit preparation.
- Licence & Certification Support: Support the monitoring, verification, and renewal coordination of wellbeing and safety licences and certifications to maintain workforce compliance.
- Continuous Improvement & Governance: Contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining documentation, supporting reviews, and assisting with governance, audit, and reporting requirements.
- General Support: Support the Wellbeing and Safety team with administration as required
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager - Wellbeing and Safety, Ian Mewburn on 07 5480 5184 or 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
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15 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 5th July 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.
