INTERNAL ONLY - BRANCH SUPPORT OFFICER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability

Branch: City Planning and Economic Development

Salary Range: Band 5 AUD $91,900 - $104,172 per annum plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time (up to June 2027)

Location: Brisbane City  

Our Business and Branch

City Planning and Economic Development (CPED) is responsible for the strategic direction of the future planning and shaping of Brisbane through the delivery of urban and economic strategy, land use and infrastructure planning, urban design, heritage, public art and placemaking programs.

The Role

The Branch Support Officer reports to the Branch Management Coordinator in the General Managers office, providing direct support to the General Manager and CPED Branch Leadership Team. This role will coordinate business functions and track tasks and milestones, as well as providing executive assistance related to document management, and comprehensive diary and email management.

We are seeking an experienced candidate who is a self-starter, models behaviours in line with Council’s values, with a strong customer focus, representing the General Manager’s Office and assisting employees, and other key stakeholders.

Your agility, proactiveness and enthusiasm to get the job done, will contribute to the overall effective operation of the General Manager’s office.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated experience in extensive diary and calendar management in a fast paced, changing environment
• experience supporting senior employees with efficient, high-quality support services, including handling sensitive, complex and confidential information
• highly developed written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to prepare and edit letters, briefing notes, memoranda and minutes to a high standard, and to administer a document/file management and tracking system
• outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills, customer focus, active listening, sound negotiation skills, and the ability communicate with executive and senior management across the branch, division, and Council
• demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in a demanding and challenging work environment to effectively organise work tasks, with proven problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to research and compile information within tight deadlines
• high level proficiency in commonly used computer systems and software. 

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Zoe Cobon on 07 3178 5012.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 20^th October 2024 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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