Key Highlights
* Annual salary commencing at $86,068 plus up to 14% superannuation.
* Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
* A varied and challenging role providing support to approximately 650 internal and external customers.
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.
Role Overview
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT support services professional to join our team on a full time, permanent basis as our Officer ICT Support Services. This position is within our ICT Service Desk that works on a roster basis to provide continued support to our organisation between the hours of 6am and 6pm. The team works on a roster that includes one week of early 6am starts with an early finish and weeks of standard 8am - 5pm hours.
Council's ICT Service Desk provides support to approximately 650 internal and external customers and serves as the single point of contact for all ICT users. The role of the Officer ICT Support Services is to provide a high level of service to the customers of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Branch in relation to computer software and hardware installation, technical and help desk support, telephone and mobile device installation and configuration, and audio visual and remote site support with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering organisational goals.
Responsibilities
* Provide first level phone support to Council users with patience and empathy.
* Install, maintain, and support Windows desktop operating systems and software, troubleshoot network, printing, and hardware incidents via telephone, remote desktop tools or, if needed, a site visit.
* Commitment to providing quality advice and service to clients, with an emphasis on communicating effectively with a diverse range of staff and stakeholders.
* Collect all required ticket data and ensure the ticket data is accurate and complete, including resolutions and tasks.
* Provide a high level of customer service and attention whilst ensuring SLA's are met.
* Actively participate as appropriate as a member of Council's ICT Team.
* Work within a rostered shift rotation covering business hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Qualifications and Experience
* Have a passion for technologies and how they can contribute to the team.
* Commitment to learning new technologies and undertaking training as required.
* Experience with ITSM tools and methodologies (e.g., ITIL and ServiceDeskPlus).
* Customer service experience.
* Experience working with and troubleshooting end‐user workstation environments and Microsoft Office 365.
* Experience configuring devices using Apple iOS and Android mobile platforms.
* Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange and cloud services such as Microsoft Office 365, Azure, and related platforms.
* ITIL foundations V3 or V4+.
* A minimum of 1 year's experience in an ICT service delivery environment.
* Knowledge of and experience supporting desktop hardware and software applications, including mobile device configuration and management.
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
Although not mandatory, an industry certification in Microsoft Technologies would be an advantage.
Benefits
* 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.
Values
* Accountability
* Communication
* Customer Service Focused
* Integrity
* Teamwork and Collaboration
Application Deadline
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026 at 11:00pm AEST.
EEO Statement
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.
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