Executive Assistant

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Mayor

• Full-time, up to 35 hours per week, with flexibility to negotiate
• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $41.08 - $49.30 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position provides high-level executive support to the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors, and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). By ensuring effective coordination of administrative and governance functions, the role enables the organisation’s leaders to focus on the achievement of Council’s strategic objectives. The position also provides broader administrative support across Council to ensure efficient operations and quality service to the community.

Essential

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the full Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Current Driver Licence
• Minimum Cert IV in Business Administration (or equivalent) or extensive experience in a similar position
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an executive assistants role or equivalent
• Highly developed workplace organisational skills
• Advanced skills in using Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office Programs
• Sound written and interpersonal skills possessing a customer first focus with an ability to liaise with people at all levels

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe
• Ongoing learning and development
• 15 days sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community

Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Friday 17 October 2025.

ENQUIRIES

General Manager, David Neeves or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.