Job Description

Job Description

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At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

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What we are looking for:

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Join a Directorate that helps plan, build and deliver the future of our region.

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As Executive Assistant to the Director Strategy, Community & Development, you'll provide critical coordination and organisational support across a dynamic portfolio spanning community, strategic and development functions. You will key to keeping priorities moving, anticipating and mitigating challenges and ensuring the Director is well-supported to focus on strategic outcomes.

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We are looking for a highly organised professional with exceptional communication skills, strong judgement and ideally, an understanding of local government planning and development processes.

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What your day will look like:

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- Support the Director to manage priorities, workflows and key business activities.
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- Coordinate meetings, reports, correspondence and Directorate initiatives.
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- Build robust relationships with Councillors, developers, consultants, community representatives and internal stakeholders.
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- Prepare quality briefings, reports and communications to support decision-making.
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- Support planning, development and community-related projects and activities.
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- Contribute to governance,



compliance and continuous improvement outcomes.
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- Assist with procurement, financial administration and resource coordination.
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About the Candidate

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- Experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment.
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- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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- Excellent written communication skills, including report and briefing preparation.
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- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability.
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- Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills.
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- Understanding of local government process, ideally in development and planning
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contemporary business systems.
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We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

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Work Environment

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- Values based culture
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- Employee discount shopping program
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- Professional development
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- Flexible working arrangements including work from home
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- Study assistance program
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- Novated leasing
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- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
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- Paid maternity and paternity leave
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- Paid emergency services leave
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- Uniform subsidy
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- Years of service rewards
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📌 Executive Assistant Strategy, Community & Development (Fraser Coast Regional)
🏢 Fraser Coast
📍 Fraser Coast Regional