Executive Assistant Strategy, Community & Development

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay, QLD, is seeking an Executive Assistant Strategy, Community & Development to provide high-level administrative coordination for the Director Strategy, Community & Development. The role supports planning, governance and development initiatives across a dynamic portfolio while building strong relationships with Councillors, developers and internal teams.

The successful candidate will bring exceptional organisational skills, outstanding written

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including report and briefing preparation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of local government process, ideally in development and planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contemporary business systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director to manage priorities, workflows and key business activities.
• Coordinate meetings, reports, correspondence and Directorate initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Councillors, developers, consultants, community representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare quality briefings, reports and communications to support decision-making.
• Support planning, development and community-related projects and activities.
• Contribute to governance, compliance and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Assist with procurement, financial administration and resource coordination.

Skills

Executive support

Organisation

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Judgement

Local government knowledge

MS Office / business systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant Strategy, Community & Development

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD

Executive Assistant Strategy, Community & Development

Strategy, Community & Development

Permanent

Hervey Bay

• + $3,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

Join a Directorate that helps plan, build and deliver the future of our region.

As Executive Assistant to the Director Strategy, Community & Development, you'll provide critical coordination and organisational support across a dynamic portfolio spanning community, strategic and development functions. You will key to keeping priorities moving, anticipating and mitigating challenges and ensuring the Director is well-supported to focus on strategic outcomes.

We are looking for a highly organised professional with exceptional communication skills, strong judgement and ideally, an understanding of local government planning and development processes.

What your day will look like:

• Support the Director to manage priorities, workflows and key business activities.
• Coordinate meetings, reports, correspondence and Directorate initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Councillors, developers, consultants, community representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare quality briefings, reports and communications to support decision‑making.
• Support planning, development and community‑related projects and activities.
• Contribute to governance, compliance and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Assist with procurement, financial administration and resource coordination.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including report and briefing preparation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building capability.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of local government process, ideally in development and planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contemporary business systems.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm, Monday 17 August 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.