Community Development opportunities - 2 positions available

Gympie Regional Council currently has a number of exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to join our Community Development Team.

• Varied and challenging roles developing, delivering and supporting a range of community development and engagement initiatives.
• Competitive annual salary plus superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health and 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.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 May 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. 

Senior Officer Community Development - permanent, full time

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $93,611, plus superannuation

Role Overview

 The Senior Officer Community Development has a primary focus to increase community participation and social well-being within the Gympie region by:

• identifying, delivering and supporting a range of community development initiatives;
• developing and maintaining strong community partnerships;
• undertaking community engagement planning and activity;
• developing relevant strategies and policies.

To be successful in this position, applicants should have:

• Qualifications (Post Graduate Degree, Degree, Diploma, Certificate) or equivalent experience/active enrolment in Social Science, Government Administration, Community Services, Community Development, Community Engagement, Project Management or similar.
• Sound understanding of, and demonstrated experience in applying, community development and community engagement principles.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a resilient and solutions-focused approach to customer facing interactions.
• Demonstrated group or meeting facilitation skills, including conflict management.
• Sound research skills and demonstrated experience in the development of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective internal and external relationships and networks.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Initiator, who also has a strong ability to work with colleagues to achieve team and corporate outcomes.

Position Description

For further information about the position and to review the full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Officer Community Development - fixed term (to December 2025), full time

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $86,250 (pro rata), plus superannuation

Role Overview

The primary focus of the Officer Community Development is to develop, deliver and support a range of community development and engagement initiatives to increase community capacity, participation and social wellbeing within the Gympie region.

To be successful in this position, applicants should have:

• Qualifications (Post Graduate Degree, Degree, Diploma, Certificate) or equivalent experience/active enrolment in Community Development, Project Management, Community Services, Social Sciences or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in community development and engagement, in particular working with community-based organisations.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a resilient and solutions focused approach to customer-facing interactions.
• Demonstrated group or meeting facilitation skills, including conflict management.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective internal and external partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and successfully prioritise multiple projects and tasks.

Position Description

For further information about the position and to review the full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact for either position

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Carly O'Neill (Coordinator Arts, Community and Culture) on 0404 470 711 or email carly.oneill@gympie.qld.gov.au 

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council Sue Rossi (Officer Recruitment) on 5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au 

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight/ten day fortnight/flexible work hours
• 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 follow the instructions below:

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 response to Question 12 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.

Applications close on Sunday 25 May 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.