Coordinator Corporate Performance - Fixed Term

• A varied and rewarding role, will assist the Office of the CEO to implement the new orgnisational framework.
• 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

Gympie Regional Council has a fulltime fixed term position for approx 3 years. This position exists to implement the new organisational framework in collaboration with the discourse group and the Chief Executive Officer. To build the capacity of the organisation based on the rhythms of consultation, action, reaction and orientation, reorientation, and learning.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Tertiary qualification or active enrolment in Business Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience in continuous improvement, business planning and project management functions.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, including high level ability to negotiate and consult on complex matters at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven ability to problem solve at advanced level within organisational context.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements:

• Building on the framework developed by the Discourse Group, design and implement organisational wide system that is based on listening to all teams and utilising methodology as directed by the CEO.
• Lead change management initiatives and programs as directed by the CEO.
• Liaise closely with the internal communications role to achieve the communications aspects of the new framework.
• Aspects of the new framework to include the vision and all principles (including consultation, learning from feedback and systems) of the discourse group as well as building capacity and capability to address the needs identified by the organisation
• Facilitate a cross organisational group that assists in the above process across, up and down and with progressive depth.
• Address at a fundamental level the cultural survey matters that relate to the organisational systems.
• Develop cycles for consultation, action, learning from feedback, orientation and reorientation.
• Coordinate and promote Council’s continuous improvement program including the planning and scoping of projects, assessment of project recommendations, implementation planning, and reporting on the delivery of project recommendations adopted by the Executive.
• Coordinate Council’s business planning program, including process, productivity, and performance related reviews within the parameters of council’s continuous improvement and business planning principles.
• Build capability across Council for service-based thinking and alignment.
• Effectively support and develop teams across the organisation as per an annual work program approved by the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee corporate plan and business planning, as delegated.

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 Coordinator Office of the CEO, Rebecca Edmonds on 07 5481 0728 or email rebecca.edmonds@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

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 14th July 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.