Council Liaison & Administration Support

• Provide high-level support to Council Members
• Build strong stakeholder relationships
• Full-time permanent opportunity 

About the Opportunity

As Council Liaison & Administration Support, you'll play a key role within our Governance and Strategy Program, providing high-level administrative and executive support to Council Members. You'll coordinate a broad range of activities including diary management, meeting preparation, correspondence, stakeholder engagement and governance administration, helping Council Members effectively fulfil their responsibilities.

Working in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment, you'll act as a key liaison between Council Members, internal teams and external stakeholders. You'll also contribute to governance processes, maintain accurate records and registers, and support projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Governance and Strategy team.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills, including the preparation of correspondence, reports and briefing materials.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality, with experience working in a sensitive environment.
• A Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (or related field) and/or equivalent demonstrated experience, together with advanced Microsoft Office skills.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Charlotte Oldfield on 08 8203 7565.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Charlotte Oldfield, Manager, Council Governance.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm, 21 June 2026.

Please be advised this is a permanent full-time opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 4 Classification commencing at $86,558 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, please connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or via email: recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au. Please note, applications received via this email address will not be considered.