Executive Assistant to General Manager

1 week ago

Merrylands, Australia Cumberland City Council Full time

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Executive Assistant to the General Manager is an exciting opportunity to provide executive and administrative support to the General Manager whilst ensuring efficient coordination of relevant Council programs whilst working in a highly confidential and complex political environment.

Being a part of the Governance and Risk Directorate, reporting to the Supervisor Executive Support, you can feel assured you will have the support and structure to meet the requirements of this integral role at Cumberland. We look forward to hearing from you.

The successful applicant will require:

- Demonstrated ability to work within a challenging environment and make decisions or resolve issues autonomously based on organisational policy and standards
- Appropriate executive secretarial qualifications and/or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated and proven experience in providing high level and high quality executive level support
- Demonstrated ability to analyse situations quickly and accurately, develop innovative solutions and recommendations to resolve problems
- Strong communication skills including collaboration, negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution
- Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise effectively, exercise judgement and make sound decisions
- Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to act independently and manage confidential matters
- Strong computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook and Technology One records management system
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities and to work to deadlines
- Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently and with people at all levels
- High-level written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively at all levels, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Excellent diplomacy/public relations skills
- Availability to work flexible working hours and at different locations as required.

Download the position description here for more information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands and Auburn offices, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,705.18 to $1,960.96 per week plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the co

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