$47.24 – $49.85 per hour + 4% increase July 2026
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 14,291 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres, of which only 27 square kilometres is urbanised. Major industries include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as lucerne and cotton.
The Council sits in the town of Biloela which is the largest town in the Shire. Our urban centres and towns include Moura, Taroom, Banana, Baralaba, Dululu, Goovigen, Jambin, Thangool, Theodore, Wowan and Cracow.
The Opportunity
To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer.
Key Accountability and Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, Mayor and Councillors.
* Attend, collate, and minute take for a range of meetings including Council Meeting, Councillor Workshop, Executive Management Team Meetings, Managers Meetings, and any other meetings as required
* Maintain Council Registers and Plans as required by the Local Government Act
* Assist with the coordination of the development and submitting of funding applications and subsequent reports
* Assist in the research and preparation of confidential reports
* Liaise with Departments and collate the Annual Report
* Provide quality customer service to both external and internal customers
* Organise visits to and from our Sister Shire
About the Person
To be successful in this position, you will have extensive experience in an equivalent position preferably in a similar sized organisation operating a diverse range of businesses.
You will be highly organised and be able to prioritise and complete tasks within deadlines.
You will be able to demonstrate your ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers in a polite and professional manner. We are seeking a keen and supportive member of our team.
Eligibility Requirements
* High level experience in administrative roles;
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
* To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
To Apply
Banana Shire Council utilises a merit-based recruitment process.
To be considered for this position your application must include:
* Cover letter (1-2 pages) – tell us why you are applying for this position and address the "Abilities, Skills and Knowledge required" on page 2 of the Position Description;
* Current resume (please give us details of your experience and qualifications for this role).
Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Executive?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have experience in administration?
* How many years' experience do you have as an executive assistant?
* Do you have customer service experience?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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