INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE OFFICER

Personnel Area: Governance and Legal Services

Branch: Governance Council and Committee Services

Salary Range: Band 6 $112,055 - $123,989 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Governance and Legal Services have a purpose is to protect, enable and promote the integrity and reputation of Council. Our Trade-Mark Behaviours are: We work with the big picture in mind, we act with care and awareness, we are honest in what we do, we connect and work together, we are enthusiastic, driven and passionate!

Our Branch

Governance, Council and Committee Services provides excellence in administrative and strategic governance services to Council and external customers in an evolving environment.

The Role

The Senior Council and Committee Officer provides high quality administration, coordination and customer support to elected representatives, the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Group Executive and General Counsel, Council and Committee Liaison Office Manager and Group Executive Office’s. 

If you are someone who leads by example is passionate about the detail, loves document management, and works to deadlines we have the role for you. In addition, you will thrive in a fast paced, politically sensitive and confidential environment. This is a significant opportunity to join this highly professional team, show your capability, and make a real impact at Council.

To be successful you will have:

• highly developed administrative and customer service skills
• demonstrated business improvement and knowledge management capabilities with success in improving processes to achieve quality outcomes
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Councils organisational structure and responsibilities, the Council and Committee Liaison Office, key Council, E&C and corporate decision-making processes and relevant legislation
• high level, consistently accurate written communication skills to prepare and edit complex documents.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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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.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Jade Lee on 07 3178 4278.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 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.

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