Executive Officer - Communities & Environment (Temp 6M)

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary pro rata

Plus 13% superannuation

Fortnightly RDOs

Salary packaging options

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to support the General Manager, Communities and Environment. This temporary full-time role spans a 6-month term, providing executive support and coordinating governance for the portfolio.

You will manage diaries, prepare reports, liaise with stakeholders, mentor admin staff and maintain confidential records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication with a strong customer service focus.
• Sound knowledge of administrative practices, reporting and business support functions.
• Ability to plan workloads, manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating support staff.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the General Manager.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and governance processes across the portfolio.
• Manage business systems, records, reporting processes and quality assurance activities.
• Support business planning, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholder enquiries, complaints and operational matters and prepare professional responses.
• Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding Council systems, policies and procedures.
• Support and mentoring of administration staff while fostering a high-performing team environment

Skills

Executive support

Governance coordination

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Mentoring admin staff

Education

Certificate IV in Business or Frontline Management

C Class Driver Licence

Job description

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to support the General Manager, Communities and Environment. This temporary full-time role spans a 6-month term, providing executive support and coordinating governance for the portfolio.

You will manage diaries, prepare reports, liaise with stakeholders, mentor admin staff and maintain confidential records in a fast-paced environment.