Officer Administration Water

• A varied and rewarding role, which supports the effective operation of Council's Water branch by managing systems and data, coordinating stock and materials.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $74,172 PRO RATA, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements.

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 Administration Water (permanent part time hours per week)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $74,172 PRO RATA, 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 an experienced admin professional to join the Water Branch working permanent parttime 24.25 hours per week. This position supports the effective operation of Council's Water branch by managing systems and data, coordinating stock and materials, assisting with work planning and preventive maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance, and capturing knowledge to strengthen workforce planning.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in data entry and systems management
• Knowledge of stock control and materials management
• Understanding of work planning and preventive maintenance processes
• Familiarity with WHS compliance requirements
• Ability to document and standardise work practices
• Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained

Essential Requirements:

• Deliver timely and accurate administration, planning and project support functions including procurement, word processing, data entry, report writing, correspondence and records management to meet the business needs of the Water team.
• Contribute to an effective team operating Council's asset to ensure the highest quality of service to customers whilst complying with WHS, industry guidelines, Council workplace policies and procedures, Council's Customer Service Standards and statutory requirements.
• Assist with work scheduling and dispatch based on work priority using scheduling management system where required.
• Systems and Data Management: Maintain ongoing data entry into GIS, Assetic, Fleet, Authority/Magiq, CRM, and customer service systems.
• Stock and Materials: Order and monitor stock for safety showers, spares, tools audits, satellite depots, and Maintenance trucks.
• Work Planning and Preventive Maintenance: Support scheduling team with planning, book traffic management, order materials, process timesheets, and digitise paper-based records.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain procedures, MSDS registers, and audit documentation to ensure compliance with Council and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge Capture: Document roles and processes to support workforce planning and reduce reliance on individual officers' knowledge.

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 Customer & Commercial Services, Skye Hughes 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?

• 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 head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application:

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 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.