Executive Assistant to the CEO

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Yarra City Council Full time

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Full Time - Temporary – (Up to 12 months Parental Leave Cover)

Band 8 - $120, $134, super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

  • Rewarding and challenging pivotal role working directly with CEO
  • Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

The City of Yarra is seeking to appoint a highly experienced, dynamic Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to meet the evolving strategic and operational priorities of Council. The role:

  • Provides leadership, direction and delivery of strategic and efficient administrative support to the CEO's Office, including the CEO.
  • Ensures that all services provided by the CEO's Office are consistent and of a high standard.
  • Acts as the primary interface on behalf of the CEO and Council to the Executive, external stakeholders and internal departments.
  • Enhances the reputation of the City of Yarra by building and maintaining professional, collaborative relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

We are looking for the right person to be part of a visionary team committed to demonstrating inspirational leadership and championing the vision of a sustainable, vibrant and community-oriented municipality.

We trust you will have experience in providing professional advisory, research and executive administrative support to an executive level position within a complex organisation. The ability to manage a dynamic workload with competing priorities and handle complex and sensitive situations whilst providing excellent customer service is essential.

Yarra City Council is progressiveOrganisation. We pride ourselves on andinclusive culture.We aim tomake a positive difference in people's lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contactChantelle Dunnon or

Applications close onFriday 14 June 2024 at 11:55pm.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer - Position

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria(KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactoryPolice Check and Working with Children Checkprior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.


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