Overview
Officer Communications Support – Gympie Regional Council
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 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.
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting chance for an experienced professional to join our Marketing & Communications Team as an Officer Communications Support in this full-time permanent position.
Role Overview
To support the Marketing and Communications team and the organisation by producing and delivering communications and marketing skill set.
To create and deliver the production, implementation and rollout of effective external communication, marketing and engagement strategies in a team environment. The role will require the use of various mediums, understanding the importance of local government and their associated business unit communications and the dissemination to staff, residents, stakeholders and community throughout the region, working in partnership to raise Gympie Regional Council's and the region's profile. The role will also support the team and manager with administration work.
Responsibilities
- Produce and deliver external communications, marketing and engagement strategies in a team environment.
- Disseminate information to staff, residents, stakeholders and community throughout the region via various mediums.
- Support the Marketing & Communications team with administration tasks.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of the workings and complexity of local government.
- Ability to write and produce content for various mediums within tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of marketing and communications and modern communications strategy and tools.
- Ability to fit into a team environment, juggling competing priorities.
- Proactive, with critical thinking and problem solving to improve service delivery.
- Understanding of the importance of a community-focused unit and eagerness to learn.
- Queensland C Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
Essential Requirements
- Ability to work within tight deadlines.
- Creation and production of copy and visual content for external channels (corporate reports, brochures, flyers, e-community publications, social media, websites, team reporting).
- Support communications workflows including calendar management, data entry, procurement, sign-off procedures, and ongoing support for the Marketing & Communications team.
- Administrative tasks such as sourcing and purchasing, advertisement and editorial bookings, and monitoring incoming requests.
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary commencing at $86,250 plus up to 13% superannuation.
- Great range of benefits including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
- Nine-day fortnight; access to employee health and well-being programs; Fitness Passport; long service leave after seven years; generous superannuation; salary sacrificing arrangements; employee assistance program.
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, our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle. Local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned. For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we offer this unique opportunity.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, contact Council's Coordinator Marketing & Communications via email For assistance lodging your application, contact Sue Rossi on or email
Position Description: For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Our Values
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People and people from diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Officer Communications Support
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