Executive Support Officer (Maternity Replacement)

Come and work as a vital member of our Executive Support group here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The role:

As our Executive Support Officer, you will provide high-level administrative support to the Office of the CEO and inter-departmentally to our Customer & Community Services team.

What we are looking for:

You will have demonstrated experience in a similar role in a large organisation You will be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times You will have sound verbal, written and digital literacy with the ability to communicate professionally in a range of situations You will have accurate keyboard skills and be competent in the use of technology including the Microsoft Office suite of programs

What we can offer you:

Temporary, full-time position for a period of maternity leave* LGOA Level 2/1 – $64,682 per annum Mareeba Allowance of $1,651 per annum Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions Work/life balance – 19-day month Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Sunday, 29 September 2024

For further information about this position contact Kate Bertola, Senior Executive Support Officer, on 07 4086 4611 during business hours only.

*In accordance with section 92 of the Queensland Industrial Relations Act 2016 the successful applicant will be employed as a replacement employee for the term of the incumbent employee’s maternity leave.  Although leave may be approved for a period of 12 months, it is important to note that the employee has the right to request to return to work earlier or later than initially approved.  When the incumbent advises us of her intention to return to work, we will provide a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice of completion of this temporary placement.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.