INTERNAL ONLY - EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Economic Development Services

Branch: Group Executive Office

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 + $162,791 Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our business:

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government. Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for our customers and the community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. 

The role:

Reporting directly to, and working very closely with, the Group Executive, City Planning and Economic Development Services, the Executive Officer is a key member of the Group Leadership Team and works in close partnership with the Group Executive to enable effective leadership, governance and delivery across the City Planning and Economic Development Services Group. 

The role operates at the centre of executive, organisational and civic interfaces and works closely with Group Leadership Team colleagues, senior executives across the organisation, the CEO and her office, elected officials and their support teams. 

The role requires strong professional judgement, strong situational awareness and the ability to build trust quickly across a wide and diverse stakeholder environment.  

This role plays a critical part in identifying emerging issues, escalating matters appropriately, and supporting the Group Executive and GLT to navigate complex, sensitive and high impact situations while maintaining organisational confidence and trust. 

In this role you will have:

• Proven extensive experience in providing high-quality professional advice, interpretation, and information across a broad range of strategic, policy, business, and operational matters within complex environments
• Highly developed analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to synthesise complex information, identify contentious and emerging issues, and develop well-considered recommendations and practical solutions
• Significant experience managing complex organisational projects, including leading and contributing to multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver outcomes
• Highly developed verbal, written, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, enabling me to effectively communicate and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, while consistently delivering responsive and high-quality customer service
• Demonstrated experience handling highly sensitive information with integrity, discretion, and strict confidentiality
• Experienced in leading team performance by setting clear direction and expectations, providing ongoing support and constructive feedback, and actively monitoring individual and team outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Strong strategic leadership capability, with a proven track record of delivering measurable performance outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.   

Desirable: Graduate qualifications in business, management or public administration, or equivalent experience. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

• Flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• Free gym and wellness centre
• Award winning superannuation fund
• Generous leave provisions
• Competitive salary. 

How to apply:

Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Due to the requirements of this role a criminal history and business checks may be undertaken on preferred applicants. A criminal history does not necessarily preclude an applicant from appointment.

For more information: Please contact Karen on karen.flowersbishop@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday 28^th March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI