Executive Assistant

AN ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WHO THRIVES IN A BUSY, FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT? ARE YOU DRIVEN BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELIVERY OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES TO YOUR COMMUNITY? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THESE QUESTIONS, THEN THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU

Scope of the role:

Reporting directly to the General Manager you will work with a wide-ranging group of stakeholders, including Council Officers, Councillors, Community Members and Government Agencies.

This role requires high attention to detail, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.  You will be an adaptive, decisive problem-solver who thrives on a fast-paced environment, which contributes to our community in a meaningful way.

To succeed in this role, you will have outstanding diary and document management skills, with advanced communication abilities to foster a supportive, productive team environment.

Benefits of the position:

• This is a permanent full-time position based in the Toowoomba CBD
• The annual salary range for this position is $86, $92,927.77 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation
• Enjoy a work/life balance with a 72.5 hour fortnight and access to Banked Leave
• Carparking provided
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance
• Active social club – TRC Employee's Association
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one single membership
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.

How to apply

For the full details of this position, please download the Position Description, which includes the mandatory qualifications and Success Criteria for the role.

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and
2. Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Amanda Barbe on during business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is 11:45pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.