Council Business Officer

Your professionalism in how you approach your work, presentation and delivery of outcomes will be highly valued in this position. Your organisation, time management, attention to detail and communication skills will be your key strengths.
The Governance and Legal Services Branch
This branch provides advice and support to the Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Council in relation to governance and legal matters. The sections within the branch comprise the following:

• Mayor, Councillors and CEO;
• Council Business;
• Legal Services;
• Local Laws and Policy Development;
• Internal Auditing;
• Complaints and Compliance;
• Insurance;
• Risk Management; and
• Administration.

About the position
This temporary full-time position (72.5 hrs/fn) is located in the Toowoomba CBD until end September 2025, with a possible 6 month extension. The salary range is $84,383.41-$87,970.19 plus up to 12.65% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading. We also offer:

• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to be successful in this position

• Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the

(attached). * Outcome and result focused.

• Sound decision making and problem solving.
• High computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Personal alignment with our values and behaviours.

How to apply
To apply, please submit two documents: * A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the
in two pages or less; and * Your current Resume.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Wendy Cuskelly on (07) 4688 6356 or Kirsten Casey on (07) 4688 6961 within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 February 2024 at 11.45pm.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.