Executive Officer - Governance, Projects & Communications

Job No: C224172
Location: Normanton, QLD

  • Provide high level support to the CEO!
  • Live and work in a picturesque part of Australia!
  • Generous salary and leave provisions, plus subsidised housing!

About the opportunity

Carpentaria Shire Council is offering an opportunity for the right individual to provide support to the CEO in achieving corporate and executive program goals, and to ensure information regarding Council and its activities is disseminated and promoted across the Carpentaria community.

This position provides high level support in a variety of areas and on a variety of matters, all of which are aimed at improving the social well being of those living in the region. Support includes drafting documents, interpreting legislation, and coordinating the provision of services by external consultants.

This is the accessible outback - Where the Outback meets the Sea ® - with access to the townships of Normanton and Karumba either via commercial flights or driving on the sealed highways from Cairns or Mount Isa.

About you

As a professional, you will have demonstrated experience in effectively working with a senior leadership team providing high level executive support and advice. Complementing this is your highly developed capacity for critical thinking, relationship management skills, and interpersonal savy. A degree in business, management or a relevant discipline will be well regarded.

You will possess the ability to interpret guidelines, legislation, policies, and procedures within a local government environment. You will have strong research and evaluation skills and proven success in building and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the organisation. To be successful in the role you will have a demonstrated ability to operate relevant business technologies including corporate reporting programs, EDRMS, Microsoft office suite, media platforms and other online applications.

If you have a  commitment to the development of an engaged organisational culture, a commercial approach, and a standout passion for service excellence - then this is the job for you!

In exchange for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an excellent salary, generous leave provisions, and subsidised housing! 

To discuss the position in confidence, please contact Mark Crawley, Chief Executive Officer, on 07 4745 2200 or ceo@carpentaria.qld.gov.au

Please respond to the criteria listed below. Candidates will be required to upload their Resume' during the application process. 

 Applications close on Monday, 26 September 2022 at 5.00 pm, however, Council will assess applications are they are received.

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