Officer Project Support

• 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.

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.

Officer Project Support - DRFA Program

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $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.

Role Overview

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.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• 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 license or above that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements:

• 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.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Operations Roads & Drainage, Jesse Balfour on or email

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email

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 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 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.

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.