Senior Executive Support Officer
Job description
12-month Full-Time Contract | 9 day fortnight $103,596pa + 12% super (level 5. Location: Strathpine We are only seeking applications from current employees and contractors for this opportunity. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Executive Support Officer to join the City Administration team. In this influential role, you will partner with senior leaders across the Directorate, providing trusted support that helps drive effective business operations, governance outcomes and organisational priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, can confidently navigate competing priorities, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement.
About the role
As a key member of the team, you will provide professional executive support to senior leadership while ensuring administrative, governance and business processes are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You will play an important role in coordinating business activities, managing sensitive matters, facilitating key meetings and supporting strategic initiatives across the Directorate.
Your responsibilities
Providing executive support and managing complex schedules, communications and correspondence for senior leaders. Coordinating reports, submissions, briefing materials and business documentation. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate responses, resolve issues and progress business outcomes. Supporting directorate planning, reporting and operational initiatives.
Organising meetings, workshops and events, including providing high-level secretariat support. Monitoring actions and ensuring commitments arising from meetings and business activities are followed through. Identifying opportunities to improve business processes, systems and service delivery practices. Providing advice and support on administrative and governance-related matters.
About you
You are a confident and adaptable professional with extensive experience supporting senior executives within a complex organisation. You demonstrate excellent judgement, maintain discretion when handling sensitive information and build strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation. To be successful, you will bring: Significant experience in executive support, business coordination or similar roles.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Strong written communication skills and experience preparing professional reports, correspondence and briefing materials. Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
Experience coordinating governance, administrative or business improvement activities. A high level of initiative, attention to detail and problem-solving capability. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel. The ability to work independently while remaining flexible and responsive to changing business needs.
Position Description_Senior Executive Support Officer
- City Administration.pdf Why continue your career with City of Moreton Bay? What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career. As you may already know, we’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council. At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career. Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us: See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it . The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before. Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own. Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team. Continue your career with City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future. How to apply Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish. Any questions - please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au . For more information about City of Moreton Bay and to stay across what's happening in our city, follow us on LinkedIn . Your Future City. See it. Shape it. Live It.
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