About the role

Are you ready to join Council in an exciting role working closely with the Mayor and Councillors? You will provide high quality, executive administration coordination in this highly trusted role which operates at the heart of the organisation. You will also deliver efficient, accurate and reliable professional administration and support services, in a manner that both underpins and enhances the performance of the Mayoral Office for the benefit of the community we serve.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love variety, and enjoy working with senior leadership, this is a not to be missed opportunity to step into an enriching and rewarding career in local government.

Benefits of the position include:

- Up to 12% superannuation
- Work / Life balance with a 9-day fortnight
- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals & discounted gym memberships
- Permanent role in Local Government

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Demonstrated ability to handle matters of high sensitivity with confidentiality and integrity.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to provide accurate, helpful and timely support to both internal and external customers.




- Demonstrated ability to develop a working knowledge of a diverse range of functions and tasks, the accurate interpretation and application of relevant policies, procedures and processes, and to develop and improve administrative procedures and practices to improve efficiency.

Pay Level $3123.71 - $3334.61 per fortnight (Level 3) + 12 % superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading. In accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependent on relevant skills and experience.

Status Permanent, Full time

Hours of Work 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight or as negotiated

Employment Base Warwick, Queensland

How to Apply Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 MY SDRC ([1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372))

You must supply all information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

Closing Date 9:00am, Tuesday 18 August 2026

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 37,040 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

📌 Executive Administration Assistant (Warwick)
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
📍 Warwick