At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and support strategic initiatives across the City Strategy and Policy Branch.
- Company: Brisbane City Council, Australia's largest local government with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, wellness programs, generous leave, and award-winning superannuation.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and community service.
- Why this job: Influence Brisbane's future while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, analytical abilities, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 132572 - 144942 $ per year.
Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services
Branch: City Strategy and Policy
Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 AUD per annum + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Work type: Permanent Full-time
Our Business
Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations. Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital.
The City Planning and Economic Development Services Group manage development applications, provide planning and development advice, develop strategic planning policy and economic strategies. Our work supports sustainable growth, helps shape Brisbane's future and ensures the city continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.
Our Branch
The City Strategy and Policy Branch is Council’s centre of excellence for strategy, policy and local law development. We shape Brisbane’s future by leading the development of city-wide strategies, policies and local laws, and providing the research, analytics and insights that inform Council’s priorities and decision-making.
Through collaboration, expertise and a focus on long-term outcomes, we develop the frameworks that guide evidence-based decisions, strengthening strategic and policy capability across the organisation, and help deliver a thriving, prosperous and sustainable city for our community.
The Role
Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? As the Branch Management Coordinator, you will provide high-level coordination, advice and support across a broad range of strategic, business and operational matters. You will work closely with branch leadership teams, executive offices and stakeholders to ensure priorities are delivered effectively and key issues are managed proactively.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational awareness, and can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic priorities, build relationships across Council and provide trusted advice in a dynamic and high-profile environment.
To be successful you will have:
- Experience providing professional advice, coordination and support to senior leaders across strategic, business or operational functions
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex issues and develop practical recommendations
- Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence for executive audiences
- Highly developed interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- A collaborative approach and commitment to fostering inclusive and positive working relationships
- A track record of demonstrating leadership behaviours that support performance excellence and a values-based culture
- Demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- Flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- Free gym and wellness centre
- Award winning superannuation fund
- Generous leave provisions
For more information: Please contact Dim Amarandos via ***************@brisbane.qld.gov.au.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 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.
Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.
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