* A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant provide confidential administrative support to the People & Culture Branch of Gympie Regional Council.
* Competitive annual salary commencing at $74,172, plus up to 13% 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.
Officer Administration People and Culture - Fixed Term
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $74,172, plus up to 13% superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 14th December 2025 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 full-time fixed term position for approx. 6 months, with the possibility of an extension. The successful applicant will provide administrative and customer service support for the People and Culture Branch.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
* Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to consult, communicate and solve problems effectively in a multidisciplinary environment within set guidelines.
* Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to produce high quality documents with attention to detail.
* Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures including time management, planning and organisational skills to maintain deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team in a professional and positive manner with the ability to be tactful and discrete when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature.
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
Essential Requirements:
* Provide administrative support, including word processing, data entry, report writing, correspondence and records management.
* Assist in special projects.
* Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
* Prepare, append, reconcile and record financial information via councils online requisitioning system.
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 Councils Coordinator Human Resources Rowena Chapman on or email
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email
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 13 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 head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application:
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 14th December 2025 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.