Manager'S Assistant X2

Sunshine Coast Council; Canberra; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid WFH model

9-day fortnight

Salary packaging options

Smartphones and devices

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking two experienced Managers' Assistants to support the Urban Growth Projects and Economic Development branches within Sustainable Growth and Planning. You will manage diaries, prepare reports and agendas, coordinate communications, and support HR processes and events to enable effective decision-making and service delivery.

These permanent full-time roles are based at Sunshine Coast City Hall, Maroochydore.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or office support roles.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and tact in stakeholder interactions.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support including diary, meeting and workflow management.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes and follow up on actions.
• Coordinate internal and external communications and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Support branch operations through administration, HR processes and stakeholder event coordination.

Skills

Diary management

Administrative support

Stakeholder coordination

Customer service

Confidentiality

HR processes

Event coordination

Tech-savvy

Job description

Deliver high-level administrative support to a senior Manager that enables effective decision-making and service delivery.

$93K - $101K Total Remuneration Package

Permanent Full-time

Vacancy No: 7252

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 !

About the Role

Sunshine Coast Council are seeking 2x experienced Manager's Assistant's across two key branches. Urban Growth Projects and Economic Development sit within Council's Sustainable Growth and Planning directorate, and both play a critical role in supporting our Sunshine Coast region. These branches support sustainable growth and community outcomes through strategic planning, infrastructure coordination and economic development initiatives. They work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver integrated transport, stormwater, growth area solutions, attract investment, support industry and create long-term economic and community benefits, supporting Council's vision of a connected, liveable and thriving region.

As the Manager's Assistant, you will provide high-level, confidential administrative and customer support to the Manager while acting as a central point of contact for the branch. These are dynamic and trusted roles where your organisational skills, judgement and proactive approach directly support leadership effectiveness, service delivery and positive stakeholder outcomes.

• Provide comprehensive support, including diary, meeting and workflow management.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes, following up actions as required.
• Coordinate internal and external communications and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Support branch operations through administration, HR processes and stakeholder event coordination.

Location

Both position's are based at Sunshine Coast City Hall , 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

You're highly organised and thrive in fast-paced environments, confidently managing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

You communicate professionally and clearly, building strong relationships and delivering excellent customer service with tact, discretion and confidence.

You bring experience in administrative or office support roles and use initiative, sound judgement and problem-solving skills to keep things moving smoothly.

You're tech-savvy and comfortable using a range of systems and software, with a commitment to confidentiality, continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

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 packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

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

For specific enquiries contact Karen Walters during business hours on 0427 687 759.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

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.