Coordinator Capital Works Engagement

• A varied and rewarding role, will see the successful applicant develop & deliver comprehensive communications and engagement with internal and external stakeholder. 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $111,424, 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.

Role Overview

This position reports to the Manager Marketing, Communications and Economic Development and maintains a dotted line to the Manager Capital Delivery and Assets.

This role develops and delivers comprehensive communications and engagement with project stakeholders including the public, businesses, contractors and staff on Council’s capital works program. A key focus of this role will be supporting the Manager Capital Delivery and Assets.

Working with a range of internal stakeholders and a wider marketing and communications team, you will deliver an integrated approach to communication and engagement with multi-disciplinary capital works project teams, consistent with strategic priorities and the Gympie Regional Council brand.

The role is responsible for the strategy, delivery and process improvement for stakeholder and community engagement from the early planning, design and construction. The role liaises with community and stakeholders to help deliver communication and engagement tasks supporting Capital Works Projects.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• A relevant degree, and/or relevant experience and demonstrable knowledge and skills aligned to the position key responsibilities.
• Organisational and time management skills, high levels of accuracy, desktop publishing and interpretation of data analytics.
• Sound understanding of infrastructure project delivery and construction processes.
• Strong skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising one’s own work so as to achieve specific and set objectives in the most efficient way possible.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven skills in quality report writing and preparing external correspondence.
• A strong customer service focus and demonstrated ability in developing, maintaining and growing strategic alliances with key public and private sector organisations and individuals.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements: 

• Lead the development and implementation of the community and stakeholder engagement process for Council's Project Management Framework.
• Lead the community and stakeholder engagement element for the broader capital works program and high-risk projects within Council's annual capital works program.
• Lead online community engagement strategies and initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and representing Council in various external initiatives.
• Provide project engagement advice and support to project managers for medium and low risk projects within Council's annual capital works program.
• Provide influential and engaging leadership to improve Gympie Regional Council's public image, publicised activities and enhanced community understanding of Council's role, services and achievements through effective communications and public relations materials/methods.
• Engage and manage consultants as required.
• Represent Gympie Regional Council and develop initiatives with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with budgets and monitor relevant income and expenditure in accordance with Council, organisational and Branch strategies and in line with organisational timeframes and standards.

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 Council's Manager Marketing, Communications & Economic Development, Tania Bailey via email tania.bailey@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

 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 follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
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 18th August 2024 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.