Manager’s Assistant - Environmental Operations

$81K – $87K Total Remuneration Package

$72K – $78K Base Salary 

Location: Caloundra

Vacancy No: 4688

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 11 February 2023 11:59pm AEST

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

Environmental Operations branch is responsible for the preservation, management and enhancement of Council’s diverse range of environmental and recreational assets and in partnership with our community, the rich biodiversity of the region’s landscapes. The branch plays an active role within Council, liaising with other units, as well as with the community to maintain and deliver high quality environmental outcomes.

The Manager’s Assistant provides professional and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Branch Manager, provides a point of contact for all internal and external customers of the branch, and coordinates and carries out key administrative tasks / projects for the relevant teams within the branch.

• Provide comprehensive and confidential support and assistant functions to the Manager. 
• Assist in the day to day administration of the Branch through liaison with Managers and Team Leaders, ensuring timeframes are met and follow up actions are executed.
• Carry out research and analysis in preparation of reports and the drafting of correspondence for the Branch Manager within relevant timeframes. 
• Develop, review and maintain effective office and information systems and processes relevant to information management and other corporate requirements.

About you

As a Manager’s Assistant you will posses previous experience providing administrative support requiring a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail and business insight coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

You will have demonstrated ability to prepare reports and draft professional correspondence, strong time management, work prioritisation and organisation skills.

You will have strong skills in the use of online and corporate IT systems, mobile devices, Microsoft Office Suite, electronic data and website content management, and financial and human resource systems.

As a requirement of this role, you will have a Certificate IV in Business Administration/Local Government or other relevant disciplines or extensive equivalent experience.

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 Adam Connell during business hours on 0409 754 ***.

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.