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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Group Executive Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

We have 3 BRAND NEW Group Executive Officer opportunities, supporting our newly appointed Executive General Managers across our three key functional groups:

• City Administration - Strathpine base
• City Operations - Narangba base
• City Futures - Strathpine base

As a Group Executive Officer you will lead high level executive and business support to the Executive General Manager (EGM) and other senior leaders across the Group.

This is an opportunity to join the team in the early formation stages of our added functional group level of our structure.  A chance to lead the coordination, ongoing delivery, review and continuous improvement of administrative services and corporate governance processes to support the achievement of Group strategic objectives and outcomes. 

You will have the opportunity to: 

• lead and manage the day to day operations of the Office of the EGM including provision of high-level executive and stakeholder engagement support, and coordination of strategic priorities and critical activities.
• lead the allocation and management of work to Executive Assistants and Senior Executive Support Officers across the Group to ensure the delivery of high-level and confidential executive and business support to the EGM and senior leaders.
• lead the strategic coordination of the Group’s operational and departmental planning, and support the preparation and analysis of departmental budgets, operational plans and quarterly reporting.
• liaise with Councillors, officers, community representatives, business groups, State and Federal MP’s offices and members of the public, using a high degree of judgement, initiative and confidentiality.

 Click here for the Group Executive Officer - position description

About you

We are seeking someone with extensive experience in providing and managing high level executive and business support to executive and senior leaders in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment.

This is a role that requires exceptional professional judgement, initiative and confidentiality as you are privy to matters that can be of a sensitive or political nature. 

You will have the ability to apply critical thinking, reasoning, evaluation and decision-making within a broad framework.

We are looking for excellent standards of accuracy and experience coordinating the research and investigation of matters, with strong attention to detail in producing findings and reports in a politically sensitive environment.

You will have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and experience working across a wide range of groups such as Councillors, officers, community representatives, business groups, State and Federal MP’s offices and members of the public, using a high degree of judgement, initiative and confidentiality.

Our team are driven to achieving high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking people who have an alignment with these values and this important work. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine and Narangba offices have free, local parking on site making for an easy commute. Our Strathpine office is also right next to the train station.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.