Divisional Officer

7 days ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia City of Gold Coast Full time $83,280 - $124,800 per year

The City is currently on the lookout for part time & casual team members.

Salary

Fixed Term Part Time - pro rata $83,280 + superannuation

Casual positions - $44.48 base hourly rate plus 25% casual loading, superannuation and applicable penalties

About your new role

We are currently seeking motivated and community-minded Divisional Officers to provide high-quality support to a Councillor in one of our allocated Divisions. This diverse role can support office management, stakeholder engagement, and marketing and communications, operating under the day-to-day direction of the Councillor.

These fixed-term positions are based in the office of the allocated Councillor.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Councillor/s to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Managing all incoming enquiries (verbal/written) as the initial point of contact with professionalism, escalating to the appropriate area/officer when required.

Raising Councillor, procurement and system-related requests

Organising meetings, events and functions as required including logistics, agendas and follow-up of assigned actions.

Preparing internal and external communication

Creating engaging content for newsletters, social media, and promotional materials for community events.

Applications may remain current for up to 12 months.

We're looking for people who have:

We're looking for individuals who are proactive, positive, community-focused, and highly organised. Ideally, you will bring:

Strong interpersonal skills and a confident, approachable manner.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

A background in business administration, communications, public relations, event management, or a related field.

Proficient with software and technology, this role can use digital business tools such as Microsoft Office, SAP, Pathway, Survey Monkey, Campaign Monitor, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite

Prior experience supporting an elected representative or working in government is highly regarded but not essential.

In addition to flexible working arrangements, you'll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) advising of your preference for part-time or casual positions, and outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Alex Smith

Contact Number

Closing Date

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.



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