About Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Purpose:

To provide high level customer and administrative support to the role of Director - Corporate Services. The position also has a secondary focus of governance support.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence
• Tertiary or vocational qualifications in Business related discipline; or Attained through previous appointment, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required
• Experience in providing executive level support within a corporate environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to liaise and network with stakeholders to source information for Council processes and documents.
• Demonstrated organisational skills to manage priorities within strict timeframes and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail, and well-developed written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence and provide well considered and informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in using document management systems (e.g., Content Manager) to effectively and accurately manage records.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft Suite of Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and apply new areas of knowledge e.g. within a legislative environment.
• Commitment to a team-based approach and experience in working with minimal supervision.

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Details and Benefits:

• Position based in Roma, Qld
• Full-time, Fixed-Term Position
• Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream A - Level 5
• Maranoa Locality Allowance - $72.00 per fortnight

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.

Discover the Maranoa Region:

Explore Roma Qld Where Country Meets the Outback (romarevealed.com.au)

How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions presented in the application form.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace