Executive Assistant
Organisational Services
Permanent Full Time
LGO Level 5 $78,293
Hervey Bay

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our vision to Build Better Communities.

What we are looking for:

Do you have an excellent eye for detail, a great work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a Local Government or Government environment?  An opportunity exists for the right person to support the Director of Organisational Services.

We are looking for someone with exceptional administration and diary management skills as well as:-

• ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders
• ability to anticipate and deal with issues where directions are not clearly defined
• high level of emotional intelligence
• excellent communication skills
• diplomacy
• strong initiative with a focus on meeting deadlines and stakeholder needs
• natural self-confidence
• Initiative with a willingness to go beyond the position objective and standards on occasion
• research and writing skills 

If this sounds like you please consider joining the Organisational Services team.

Please visit the Fraser Coast Regional Council website to view a full Position Description.

Our must haves in the successful person are:

• Demonstrated successful experience working with a CEO/Director or equivalent senior executive
• High degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage up when required
• A Queensland Class “C” drivers’ licence is essential.

What’s nice to have:

• Qualifications in business, secretarial or administration areas
• Local Government experience as an executive assistant
   

What our Council can offer you:

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• Study assistance program
• Reward and recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Living the Values – Let’s Connect progra
• Vaccinations
• Paid Emergency Services leave

Applications close:

11pm Wednesday 19 August 2020.

For further details please contact Dani Nuttall, Talent and Retention Business Partner on 07 4197 4375 during business hours only.

Some information about our Council:

Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.

Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some information about our Region:

If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you!

Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.  From Fraser Island - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro, to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

Before you start your application:

Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format. PDF format is preferred.

Please note that:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.