INTERNAL ONLY - PROGRAM SUPPORT OFFICER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability 

Branch: Natural Environment Water and Sustainability  

Salary Range: Band 4 $82,995 to $89,095 plus 14% superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary full-time 

Location: Brisbane Square, CBD 

• Support and drive efficiencies for best practice administration 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with competing deadlines 
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships 

Our Branch   

In Natural Environment, Water & Sustainability (NEWS) we lead the way in helping Brisbane to become a world class sustainable and liveable city. We play an important role in managing Brisbane’s natural environment, open spaces, parklands and waterways that help define our subtropical lifestyle and contribute to our city’s success and economy. The driving force behind NEWS is Brisbane. Clean, Green, Sustainable which outlines future targets to move towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city. 

The Role 

We have a great opportunity for a highly organised and proactive administration professional with the ability to provide high quality executive support to the General Manager of NEWS, multitask a range of duties and manage competing priorities. . 

In this varied role you will provide; program support and coordination, review memos and reports, inbox management, assist in the review and updating of corporate processes, liaise with internal stakeholders including the divisional managers office and Environment, Parks and Sustainability Chairpersons office and maintain general administrative processes. 

If this is the role for you, apply today!  

To be successful you will have: 

• well-developed planning and organisational skills including ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision 
• problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative to resolve issues 
• highly developed interpersonal skills and experience in successfully developing and managing stakeholder relationships 
• competent written skills and with the proven ability to prepare and produce letters, memoranda, and minutes to a high standard.  
• outstanding customer service attributes that include a professional image, customer focus, active listening, sound negotiation skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.  

Benefits of working for Council and NEWS include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements 
• friendly and supportive culture 
• free gym and wellness centre 
• award winning superannuation fund 
• generous leave provisions 
• NEWS social club events 
• 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. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check. 

For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989 

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: Monday 24th February 2025 at 11:55pm 

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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