A varied and rewarding parttime role, involving developing and maintaining appropriate documentation and records. Competitive annual salary commencing at $79,699, Pro Rata, plus up to 13% superannuation Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements Internal Only Officer Community Grants and Support Remuneration: A nnual salary comm encing at $79,699 , Pro Rata plus up to 13% superannuation Closing Date : 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. What we are looking for: Gympie Regional has an exciting opportunity for an existing GRC employee looking for permanent part-time hours of 21 hours per week. Working together with Council colleagues to support the delivery of Council’s Community Grants Program, with primary responsibility for its administrative functions. The role involves developing and maintaining appropriate documentation and records, liaison with key stakeholders, preparation of promotional content and information sessions, and reporting. The role also provides general administrative and project support to the Community Development Team. Essential Knowledge & Skills: Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with residents, volunteers, the community sector and other government agencies. A resilient and solutions focused approach to customer-facing interactions. Demonstrated experience and highly developed skills in general administration and project support preferably within a Community Services or Public Sector environment. Demonstrated comprehensive computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office applications and financial management systems. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained Key Responsibilities: Take a lead role in the administrative functions of the Council’s Community Grants Program including: • the provision of grants information and grants administrative support to potential grant applicants and grant recipients • the provision of grants administrative and content support to internal stakeholders • the provision of information, referrals and guidance to community organisations regarding grants and related community development initiatives • development and maintenance of appropriate documentation and records (i.e. application and acquittal forms) • liaison with key stakeholders • preparation and delivery of promotional and information session content • the provision of accurate, effective and timely reporting. Provide support to community organisations in the region through the administration of Council’s photocopying scheme and Community Infoshare e-newsletter Contribute positively to a team culture that values people working together, encourages consultation, accompaniment and empowerment and fosters learning. Undertake disaster management and community recovery duties as required. Other duties required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position. 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 Community, Andree Stark via email andree.stark@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 Keen to apply? - Simply visit SharePoint 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 Sund ay 31st August 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.
