- Permanent / Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- $98,633 – $104,913 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 4) + Superannuation
- Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide executive support to our General Manager Communities & Lifestyle. This pivotal role sits at the heart of the department, ensuring smooth operations, strong stakeholder relationships, and high-quality service delivery across Council.
As a trusted partner to the General Manager, you will deliver high-level administrative and executive support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You’ll exercise sound judgement, discretion, and initiative while managing competing priorities and supporting departmental objectives.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Forward thinking mentality with excellent time management skills to manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
- Communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to act with a degree of initiative.
- Experience in a fast-paced work environment with the ability to work to ever-changing demands.
- Goal orientated and motivated individual with great attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
- A 2-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
Application Criteria
- Certificate III in Business Administration and/or demonstrated experience providing high-level executive or senior administrative support, with the ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion and sound judgement
- Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including acting as a first point of contact, managing sensitive enquiries, resolving issues proactively, and applying diplomacy and professionalism
- Strong research, analysis and written communication capability, with demonstrated experience preparing high-quality correspondence, reports and documentation, and a strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and workflows, including resolving enquiries at first point of contact, applying problem-solving skills, and escalating matters appropriately when required.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Applications Close: Monday 20 July 2026 at Midnight (AEST)
