Officer Fleet and Logistics

• A varied and rewarding role, as the successful applicant you will provide technical administrative support to the Coordinator Fleet & Logistics
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $79,699, 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.

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council has a new and exciting opportunity.  The Officer Fleet and Logistics position provides technical administrative support to the Coordinator Fleet and Logistics and general administration across the Fleet and Logistics Department. 

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in correspondence management, agenda preparation, controlling a diary, account reconciliation and file management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel is required.
• Excellent time management and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, team building and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s license.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card

 Essential Requirements: 

• Provide technical administrative support to Coordinator Fleet and Logistics
• Provide general administration support across the Fleet and Logistics Department
• Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally
• Assist with meeting agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Issue fuel cards and maintain fuel card registers and associated data
• Manage Infringement notices
• Coordinate Insurance claims and repairs
• Coordinate Fleet with Plant registrations and cancellations
• Assist in transporting of vehicles for repairs
• Advise Coordinator Fleet and Logistics of COI notices and inspections
• Generate tasks and purchase requisitions for the department using councils finance system.
• Drafting, monitoring and reviewing of fleet data and registers
• Ensure records are maintained in relevant Document Management Software
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed within the limits of the employee’s skills, competence and training.
• Field enquiries from staff regarding repairs, services, maintenance of vehicles
• Maintain Pool Car Booking system and Calendars
• Report on key deliverables for the team as directed
• Liaise closely with all areas of Council in delivering a responsive service that satisfies Gympie Regional Council’s Customer Service Standards
• Exercising sound judgement, initiative and confidentiality including an ongoing review of business systems and processes within the unit as part of a continuous improvement process
• Maintain a positive organisational image, which promotes good customer relations and maximizes the provision of a high level of service to enhance the customer experience
• Support and promote a positive and cooperative team environment, which fosters creative    problem solving and shared learning

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 Fleet & Depot Operations, Gordon Robertson via email gordon.robertson@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

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

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
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 10th November 2024 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.