MA Design & Placemaking Services

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 supports the planning, coordination and delivery of urban design and placemaking initiatives aligned with Council’s vision for a connected, liveable and thriving Sunshine Coast. You will play a key role in enabling effective design outcomes through strong administration, coordination and stakeholder support.

You will also provide high‑level, professional and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Manager Design and Placemaking Services, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the branch.

• Provide high‑level, professional and confidential executive support to the Manager Design and Placemaking Services
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, delivering responsive and professional customer service
• Coordinate day‑to‑day branch administration, including diaries, meetings, correspondence and follow‑up actions
• Prepare accurate correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes, undertaking research and analysis as required
• Manage procurement, purchasing and payment processes as a Financial Order Controller, ensuring compliance with Council requirements
• Support branch operations through effective record‑keeping, governance support and contribution to a collaborative, high‑performing team

About you

You’re a proactive and professional administrator who enjoys supporting leaders in a confidential, fast‑paced environment. Highly organised and customer‑focused, you bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence.

• Certificate IV in Business Administration, Local Government or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a professional environment handling confidential information
• Strong organisational, time‑management and prioritisation skills
• Well‑developed communication and customer service capability
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and corporate systems, including finance or records systems
• A 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 Victor Mantilla during business hours on 0438 339 781.

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.