About Gympie Regional Council
What is Gympie Regional Council?
Gympie Regional Council is the local government for the Gympie region of Queensland. Its postings describe the area as "at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast", bordering the Noosa and Fraser Coast areas, where the council wants to keep "our country charm" while it grows. Its postings show work across a library network of "six branch libraries located at Gympie, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Kilkivan, Goomeri and Imbil", water and sewerage networks, parks and open space, roads and drainage, and quarry operations. The postings also mention the Gympie Music Muster, a local festival that is "renowned both nationally and internationally."
Where will I work?
Roles are based in the Gympie region and are practical, site-based jobs: Specialist Electrician (Water), Specialist Plumber/Drainer, Team Member Water and Sewerage (four positions), Team Member Grading, Supervisor Quarry Operations and Officer Technical Support for open space maintenance, plus a casual Junior Library Assistant at Gympie Library. One posting mentions "the opportunity to work close to home while making a positive impact on your local community". None describes remote or hybrid working.
What is the Gympie Regional Council team like?
The postings list five council values: Accountability, Communication, Customer Service Focused, Integrity, and Teamwork and Collaboration, and say applicants "will be assessed on your understanding of these values". One water posting describes "One Team Ensuring Water and Wastewater Assets Perform Safely, Sustainably and Without Interruption", and the quarry role says "Put safety first." Successful applicants must complete checks including "skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police" checks.
Work-Life Balance
Six of the seven postings list "Nine day fortnight" under "What we offer?", and their summaries mention "a fortnightly RDO" among the benefits. The seventh posting is a casual library role of about 7 hours a week, "rostered shifts" on weekday afternoons and alternate Saturdays. The postings do not state how many hours are worked each day or the pay basis of the roster, so confirm both for your role. Long service leave arrives "after seven years".
Perks and Benefits
- Nine day fortnight, with a fortnightly RDO (six of seven postings)
- Superannuation of up to 15%, increasing to 16% for the water electrician role after 1 July 2027
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
- Long service leave after seven years
- Fitness Passport: subsidised access to over 25 local gyms for you and your family
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Employee assistance program with free confidential counselling for employees and their families
- Market loading of 6.5% until 1 May 2028 on the Specialist Electrician (Water) role