Strategic Exec Assistant, Community & Development (Remote)

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

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