We're Hiring!

West Coast Council are looking for a new Executive Officer to join our team, providing executive support to the Mayor and General Manager.

We understand the strength in diversity and encourage applications from talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

Work with Us and Our Community

We are the largest Council by land area in Tasmania, and you will be working with a team that represents and looks after a large and beautiful part of our State.

The West Coast is a unique place, with a fascinating culture and economy.

The Council team works together to make our local community a better place to live, work and visit.

Live, work & enjoy the lifestyle

Do you have a passion for outdoor activities? All these activities are right here on our doorstep.

Mountain biking,

Hiking,

Boating

Camping

POSITION OBJECTIVE

As a leader within Council, coordinate the delivery of corporate and community services for West Coast Council. You will have next-level organisational skills and be experienced in governance and executive support of a board or council.

Key Responsibilities

Actively contribute to the strategy, direction, operation, analysis, and evaluation of the department.

Embrace continuous improvement by identifying areas for cost saving or operational improvement and implementing those improvements.

Assist with the development and coordination of correspondence including report writing.

Support and promote the Council’s vision, mission, and values through interactions with the community and Council.

Implement and maintain activities that support an effective governance and risk framework.

Provide collaborative, professional and confidential Executive support.

Support & coordinate council meetings, workshops and civic functions.

Undertake research and special projects.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from Mayor and Councillors, clients, members of the public and other employees in the administration of defined activities.

Able to liaise with their counterparts in other organisational for specialist matters and with other employees in other functions in their own organisational to resolve intra-organisational problems.

Leadership & Management Skills

Lead, inspire and engage with the team to achieve high performance.

Ensure management decisions are executed promptly, effectively and efficiently.

Require skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising one's own work and where appropriate that of other employees to achieve specific and set objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Experience in managing complex work and motivating teams.

Skills and experience in governance, with experience in local government preferred.

Employment type: Full-time

How to apply

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, the Employment Information Package including the Position Description and Application Form are available to download via: https://www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/council/employment or you can contact Council offices on (03) 6471 4700 or [email protected]

Applications must include a current resume, employment application form and cover letter addressing the selection criteria stated in the position description.

Applications must be received by Monday 11 August 2025.