About our Organisation:

Do you want to do work that has a positive contribution to our communities within the Quilpie Shire? Our employees enjoy working for local government because we are able to make a difference to the lives of people who live in, or visit our Shire!

About the Role:

Council is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure the provision and coordination of key governance, compliance and service delivery functions associated with the elected Council’s decision making, Office of the CEO and organisational planning and performance.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will be responsible for contributing to the preparation of legislatively compliant strategic publications in addition to implementing whole of organisation communication initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated high level of communication and organisational skills, professionalism and confidentiality.

Council is looking for staff that will contribute to a positive, supportive workplace so if our organisational values align with the environment that you’d like to work in…come join our team!

Mandatory Requirements

• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to proof-read others’ work;
• Demonstrated experience in an environment where a high level of initiative and attention to detail and timelines is required;
• Aptitude for reading and applying legislation or standards, with attention to learning and complying with organisational requirements;
• Ability to work independently, or collaboratively with others as the task requires;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, displaying professional, personable and responsive interactions with internal and external customers, and a high level of empathy;
• Proficiency in the use of a range of PC based software including the Microsoft Office suite of applications (In particular, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience learning new software;
• Demonstrated ability to write professionally presented documents (e.g. to a Council or Board);
• Demonstrated ability to effectively research information and collate and analyse data; and
• Current Queensland “C” Class Driver Licence.
• Demonstrated experience working in Information and Communication Technology or a related field of expertise;
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal communication skills; and
• Current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

Closing Date

4pm on Friday 11 April 2025

How to apply

Applicants must apply online through the following link https://form.jotform.com/242260521361849 by completing the Applicant Cover Sheet and uploading both a Resume and Cover Letter.