ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

Reporting to the Coordinator Destination and Economy , this newly created position will provide administrative and engagement support to deliver Ballina Shire Council’s Economic Development Program. Key focus areas of the position will be to assist with maintaining a business contact database, preparing communications and promotional materials, coordinating industry events and meetings, and responding to business enquiries.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Vocational certificate in business administration, tourism, communications or a related field, and/or sufficient experience in an administrative or office support environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting events, stakeholder communications or business engagement activities.
• Demonstrated strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to be collaborative and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven high level computer literacy with experience in Microsoft 365 and other corporate software, including familiarity with CRM systems or stakeholder databases.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $63,300 to $72,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications. 
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 19 day month).
• Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on 10 October 2025

Specific enquiries

Alanah Ward | 02 6686 1499

How to apply

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