Strategic Executive Officer — Environment & Sustainability

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking an Executive Officer to work within the Group Executive Office, Environment, Parks and Sustainability Services. You will provide high-level strategic advice, coordinate governance processes, and support senior leaders across Council's key service groups.

Reporting to the Group Executive, you will manage communications, oversee governance, and drive priorities to deliver environmental and sustainability outcomes, while developing leadership capabilities in a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide high-level advice and strategic analysis to senior executives.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills to assess risks and opportunities.
• Experience coordinating strategic and operational priorities in a complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management with executive teams and external partners.
• Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills for reports, briefings and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic initiatives and governance processes for the Group Executive Office.
• Provide high-level advisory support to the Group Executive and senior leaders.
• Oversee communications, correspondence and executive support functions.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the Group Executive's Office and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Executive support

Leadership

Job description

Brisbane City Council is seeking an Executive Officer to work within the Group Executive Office, Environment, Parks and Sustainability Services. You will provide high-level strategic advice, coordinate governance processes, and support senior leaders across Council's key service groups.

Reporting to the Group Executive, you will manage communications, oversee governance, and drive priorities to deliver environmental and sustainability outcomes, while developing leadership capabilities in a