PA to Executive Manager

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

This role provides high‑level, confidential support to the Executive Manager within a directorate responsible for frontline operations across parks, gardens, transport networks and disaster management. As Personal Assistant, you’ll be central to keeping the Executive Manager’s office running smoothly and efficiently.

You’ll be the first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders, managing priorities, coordinating information and ensuring clear, professional communication. This is a trusted role requiring discretion, sound judgement and the confidence to operate in a fast‑paced, operational environment.

• Providing high‑level, confidential executive support and building strong relationships across Council and with external stakeholders.
• Supporting the smooth operation of the Directorate and the Executive Manager’s participation in leadership and governance forums.
• Coordinating councillor, ELT and stakeholder liaison and managing executive correspondence.
• Proactively managing the Executive Manager’s diary, emails and approvals.
• Coordinating meetings, events and stakeholder engagements, including agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Administering financial and procurement processes while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

About you

We’re looking for a highly organised and professional executive support specialist who enjoys being a trusted partner to senior leaders. You’ll bring strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and confidence.

You’ll be proactive, adaptable and comfortable working across a wide range of stakeholders, with a genuine interest in supporting work that makes a real difference to community safety, liveability and resilience.

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or solid experience in executive or senior administrative support
• Strong relationship‑building and customer service skills
• Exceptional organisation and time‑management capability
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and corporate systems
• Current C Class driver’s licence

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Jackie McCarthy during business hours on 0419 110 375.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.