Regional Support Officer - Sunshine Coast

About the role

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is seeking a Regional Support Officer for its Sunshine Coast Branch. The role provides administrative support and advice to help ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the branch, working closely with regional staff, committees, volunteers and surf clubs. It is a fixed-term, casual or part-time position (up to 25 hours per week) until the end of February 2027, providing parental leave cover.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to regional team members so the Sunshine Coast Branch runs effectively.
• Support the branch committees, office bearers and clubs with administration and advice.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, letters, memorandums, circulars and agendas.
• Help prepare reports, statistics and other administrative information for SLSQ and branch reporting.
• Support the coordination and delivery of regional events, workshops and training sessions.
• Build positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and key stakeholders.

Required profile

• A current Working with Children Blue Card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience providing efficient and accurate administrative support to a variety of stakeholders.
• An understanding of surf lifesaving or similar community and volunteer-based organisations, including experience working with volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting clear, accurate reports within required timeframes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to work autonomously and with strong attention to detail.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Desirable: experience using the SurfGuard membership database.

What we offer

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Membership of Fitness Passport.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for health and wellbeing.
• Onsite parking.