Councillor Support Officer

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Councillor Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to Councillors. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and ensure enquiries are tracked and resolved in line with policy.

Responsibilities include preparing agendas, minutes, briefs, information packs, and coordinating travel, procurement, and internet communications. Strong discretion and deadline-driven work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in business administration or equivalent.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Experience in a local government, political or corporate environment delivering administrative and corporate support.
• Ability to liaise, communicate and work with all levels of Council.
• Strong diary management/time management experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Nitro Pro, TRIM and Pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to Councillors.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, process information requests and track enquiries.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, briefs, information packs and weekly updates.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, registrations, expenses, procurement and purchase orders.
• Manage Councillor intranet and EDM communications.

Skills

Diary management

Minute taking

Office administration

Discretion

Education

Business administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

TRIM

Pathways

Nitro Pro

Job description

Why Us We believe it’s important to do work that matters to you personally.

Job Details

There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join part of Council’s Community and Lifestyle team with dedicated staff working in civic & executive services, library & children’s services, delivering events, supporting recreation and community development.

Job Description

Permanent Full-Time 35 hours, 5 days/week over a 7-day bandwidth $83,635.86 to $91,643.51 + Super

Councillor Support Officer provides comprehensive, high‑level administrative and operational support to Councillors, managing diaries, coordinating meetings, processing information requests, and ensuring all enquiries are tracked, followed up, and resolved in line with Council policy. It maintains robust correspondence and records management systems, oversees the daily operations of the Councillors’ room, and prepares a wide range of professional documents including agendas, minutes, briefs, information packs, and weekly updates. You will also coordinate travel, accommodation, registrations, expenses, procurement, and purchase orders, while also managing the Councillor intranet and EDM communications.

About

It supports Council meetings and events through agenda distribution, minute‑taking, venue setup, IT and catering arrangements, and diligent follow‑up of action items. The role requires strong research capability, discretion, and professionalism in a complex political environment, along with the ability to respond to urgent demands, anticipate emerging issues, maintain effective information flow, and work flexibly to meet strict deadlines.

You To be successful in this role, you will possess: Qualifications in business administration or equivalent.

Current Class C Drivers Licence. Experience in a local government, political or corporate environment delivering effective and efficient administrative and corporate support. Ability to liaise, communicate and work cooperatively with all levels of Council.

Strong diary management/time management experience. Demonstrated experience working autonomously and as part of a team. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft office, Nitro Pro and document management systems (i.e., TRIM and Pathways)Experience in taking minutes.

Demonstrated experience working in a highly sensitive confidential environment and being discreet. Proven ability in showing initiative in the workplace, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.

Benefits

Working At Lcc

Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range. Access to fitness passport. Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and with subsidised parking available. Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education. All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

For a Copy Of The Position Description

CLOSING 8PM 12th November 2026 Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Ken McElroy at ********@liverpool.nsw.gov.au