Executive Support Officer (3724) – Permanent Full Time

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

This position supports the Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Executive Support Team through the provision of executive support, in an efficient and confidential manner whilst maintaining good working relationships with employees and members of public.

This position requires the ability to be flexible and available to work outside of normal office hours to meet operational requirements and responsibilities of the position. 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business administration, communications and/or relevant experience and disciplined knowledge and skills gained through working in a similar role, together with knowledge of social media practice, relevant statutory requirements, procedures, policies and activities; and 
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits:

• Salary - $83,986 p/a - QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4;
• Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO;
• Generous leave benefits; 
• Supportive and friendly team. 

Applications close Monday, 12 August 2024 at midnight.