AddressExecutive Assistant
About the Business
South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.
Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of four (4) Departments: Executive Services, Liveability, Finance & Corporate, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.
Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have a adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnet Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
About the Region
The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role
- Based in Kingaroy
- Maximum Term (Up to 12 Months) Full Time
- $71K - $82K per annum + Allowances + Super
Council is seeking someone who wants to make a genuine, tangible difference
to our community and excels in dynamic and fast paced environments. The
Executive Assistant is responsible for providing the CEO with high quality,
accurate, timely and professional senior executive and administrative support.
This position is required to ensure effective communication, administration and coordination of information and events related to the Office of the CEO and to ensure that requirements for support are actioned and always maintained.
You will be expected to effectively coordinate the activities of the CEO through
strategic diary management, which will include daily correspondence, travel
arrangements, workflow management, and meeting support. It is expected that the successful applicant has a high level of financial literacy and a sound
knowledge of business processes. A broad IT system experience is required as an average day will include preparing, coordinating, and reviewing high-level
communication and written information in the form of briefs, emails, and
correspondence, to respond to issues and enquiries.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence
Desirable Qualifications
- Certificate III in Business
Benefits and perks
Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
Skills and experience
**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**
- Previous experience in providing executive level administrative assistance displaying excellent customer service by being confidential, professional, discrete and courteous.
- High level of keyboard and data entry skills, and the ability to take meeting minutes with speed and accuracy using advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite and working knowledge of corporate and financial software systems.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and professionally with individuals at all levels.
- Proven time management skills including the ability to accept responsibility, display initiative, prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Lodging your application
Please make sure your application includes:
- A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.
- Current resume.
- Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.
For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please click APPLY
Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 12 July 2024
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.
