Officer Project Support - DRFA Program - 2 Year Fixed Term

Job No: GRC1536

• A varied and challenging role you will provide essential administrative, procurement, and contract administration support to the Flood Recovery Team within the Infrastructure Services.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $74,172, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

Location: Gympie Regional Council, Gympie, Queensland.

Remuneration: Annually $74,172, plus up to 13% superannuation.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 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 new opportunity for a 2-year fixed term position, with the possibility of an extension. The Officer Project Support DRFA Program provides essential administrative, procurement, and contract administration support to the Flood Recovery Team within the Infrastructure Services Directorate. The role plays a key part in ensuring effective and efficient support across project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and financial processes, with a strong emphasis on customer service and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to consult, communicate and problem solve effectively in a multidisciplinary environment within set guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to produce high quality documents with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures including time management, planning and organisational skills to maintain deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team in a professional and positive manner with the ability to be tactful and discrete when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature.
• Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Provide general administrative support, including word processing, data entry, report preparation, correspondence, records management, and development of standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of special projects related to disaster recovery and infrastructure programs.
• Deliver professional and responsive customer service to both internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Review and analyse invoices, supply panel rates, cost allocations, and contract terms and conditions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare, reconcile, and record financial transactions using Council's online requisitioning and financial systems.
• Liaise with external funding bodies, including the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), to support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment that fosters problem-solving, continuous improvement, and shared learning.

• Proven experience in project support, procurement, or contract administration.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with a focus on deadline-driven work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• C Class driver's licence (Qld) or higher.
• Knowledge of government finance and procurement processes is desirable.

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well being programs
• Fitness Passport: discounted access to over 25 local gyms
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13%
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

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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.