Group Executive Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Liveability and Natural Assets Group is focused on taking a balanced approach to planning and delivery of sustainable environmental and infrastructure development to meet the needs of the growing population and maintain the liveability of the region.

The Group Executive Officer provides strategic business advice and coordinates functions to provide executive support to the Group Executive and the management team to assist in the delivery of organisational initiatives, group projects and high-quality correspondence.

The Group Executive Officer will have a pivotal role and the specific responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Participate as a member of the Group Leadership Team to provide support for implementation of organisational projects, initiatives and improvements in the Group.
• Coordinate resources, meetings and activities which lead to a seamless interface of general, sensitive, and confidential activities within the Group.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships that enable effective business support that are in line with Council’s values and positively represent the organisation.
• Lead research and projects on behalf of Group Executive, on a diverse range of matters using sounds methodologies and providing advice and options for decision making.
• Preparing succinct, timely and accurate written communications including and not limited to agenda papers, briefing papers, minutes, newsletters, presentations, and Council reports.

This position is located at the Sunshine Coast City Hall, based in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

As this is a Group Executive Officer role, you’ll need to be a good problem solver with strong people skills, so you can effectively talk through any issues and decisions with council team members and other stakeholders.

You will have demonstrated experience working effectively with a senior leadership/ executive team providing high level executive support and advice.

You will possess high level of written communications skills in the provision of business cases, reports and other documents for senior management and executives.

As a requirement of this role, you will have recognised tertiary qualifications in business, management, or other relevant discipline and/or substantial equivalent experience preferably in a large diverse organisation.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Nicole Stevens during business hours on 0472 658 ***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.