- Varied role supporting projects shaping Unley’s future
- Blend project coordination, communications and team support
- Join a progressive and growing city shaping team
About the Company
The City of Unley is one of Adelaide’s most recognised inner metropolitan councils, known for its vibrant main streets, strong community feel, established character and progressive approach to the future of the city.
Guided by its Towards 2050 vision, the City of Unley is focused on creating a connected, progressive and resilient city where people, places and opportunities continue to thrive. With major long-term planning and city shaping initiatives underway, this is an exciting opportunity to join a council genuinely investing in the future of its community and urban environment.
Role Overview
Supporting the General Manager, City Shaping, this role will act as a key coordination and support resource across the wider City Shaping team and strategic initiatives.
The 5-year contract position will assist with reporting, stakeholder coordination, research and day-to-day team support, while also contributing to communications, visual content and broader project coordination activities. The role will work closely with the General Manager to help manage priorities, coordination and day-to-day team activities. It’s a varied role suited to somebody who enjoys being involved across multiple projects and helping keep priorities and deadlines on track.
About the Person
The successful candidate will bring strong coordination and organisational capability, along with the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-moving team environment. The ability to support senior stakeholders and anticipate priorities will also be important.
Experience across administration, project support, communications or stakeholder coordination will be beneficial, particularly within environments requiring initiative, professionalism and adaptability.
The role requires somebody who is proactive, detail focused and comfortable supporting a range of projects and senior stakeholders, while also contributing positively to team culture and broader City Shaping initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide coordination and administrative support across the team
- Assist with presentations, reporting and communications
- Coordinate meetings and stakeholder activities
- Support research and project administration activities
- Contribute to presentations and visual content activities
- Support broader City Shaping initiatives and priorities
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Experience within administration, project support or coordination roles
- Strong organisational and time management capability
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and initiative
- Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365 experience highly regarded
Culture of the business:
The City of Unley is building a collaborative and future-focused environment where ideas, initiative and teamwork are genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to join a progressive team focused on shaping meaningful long-term outcomes for the community and the future of the city.
For more information, please contact Joanne Murtagh on 0489 279 011 or Elena Bacon on 0483 915 113.
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.
