Executive Support Officer

The Opportunity: 

• Provide administration assistance to the Executive Leadership Team
• Minimum base salary of $77,877.80 per annum + up to 12% Superannuation contribution  
• Comprehensive benefits package

Who we are:

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of the Central West of Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of Elders and community members.

Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all. 

About the region:

If you need a break from the city lifestyle and are seeking a better work/life balance, Barcaldine Regional Council is waiting for you! 

Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying the tranquillity and charm of regional living.

The Regional Council is made up of the former Shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho including the towns of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac and Muttaburra.

The region is one of the largest cattle producing regions in Central Western Queensland and also has a productive sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industry with the prospect of mining.

About the role:

Do you enjoy administrative work and have excellent organisational skills? we are searching for a skilled Executive Support Officer to assist our Executive Leadership team with administrative tasks and scheduling. As an Executive Support Officer, you will be appointed to an Executive Leader and will be responsible for providing them with administrative assistance and support. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality administrative support to the appointed Executive Leader, ensuring compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
• Provide support to other members of the Executive and Leadership team as required.
• Provide general administrative assistance across various organisational functions, including project support, email processing and distribution, report and letter preparation, data entry, register administration, scheduling and booking itineraries, financial transaction processing, and managing social media and website content in line with established guidelines.
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality customer experience by recording, distributing, and monitoring customer requests across the organisation. Act as an internal advocate for customers, providing updates and reporting progress to various stakeholder groups.
• Assist with research, data collection, and analysis for reports, training and development, policy or process development, and other project related tasks.
• Navigate and manage highly sensitive and strictly confidential matters in accordance with Council's confidentiality requirements.

For more information, click here to view the Position Description.

Location: This position is based in Barcaldine with regional work and travel as required.

Classification Level: Minimum level 4.1 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 and the Barcaldine Regional Council Certified Agreement 2022. 

Wage: Minimum base salary of $77,877.80 per annum + Superannuation (up to 12%) and relevant approved allowances.

Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.

Hours of work: 72.5 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off every fortnight.

Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

 What we are looking for:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent, and/ or a minimum of two (2) years' experience in an administrative support role within a complex environment.
• Current Queensland class 'C' Driver Licence.
• Exceptional customer service skills with solid knowledge of principles and practices and procedures.
• Experience working collaboratively and contributing positively in a team-focused, continuous improvement environment.
• Demonstrated strong time management skills, organisation and planning, with an ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, records management systems, and internal computer systems.
• Previous recent experience working in local Government or with other government bodies desirable but not mandatory.

Closing date: Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 11:59PM

For more information, please contact Human Resources via email hrm@barc.qld.gov.au