Executive Assistant

Reference Number200039402
- Job TypeFull Time
- Package$82,102.80 - $89,137.36 plus super
- Competitive salary package plus further employee benefits
- A wonderful Local Council situated within natural beauty & tourist attractions
- Encouraging and highly supportive work environment

For you:

- $82,102.80 - $89,137.36 + Super
- Rostered Day Off
- A wonderful Local Council situated within natural beauty and major tourist attractions, supporting charming rural towns
- Encouraging and highly supportive work environment
- Ongoing professional development to assist with your personal goals
- A range of rewarding employee benefits that supports work/life balance

About the role:

- Work closely with the CEO and Mayor to manage all aspects of their busy world from diary management, travel, office administration and other tasks to deliver professional executive support
- Undertake research and analysis to provide advice and support to the CEO and Mayor
- Prepare accurate, well written correspondence, sensitive internal communications, presentations, speech notes, website material, video design and proofread documentation relevant to the CEO’s office and CEO communications
- Collate service key performance reports and analyse data and trends
- Support the promotion (both internally and externally) of critical work including Advocacy, Organisational Strategy, Planning and Reporting, Research; and Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Attend Council meetings, public events and functions (including some outside hours) to support the CEO and Councillors
- Coordinate the planning, catering and implementation of civic functions, official openings and activities on behalf of Council, including citizenships ceremonies

About you:

- Experience in supporting senior executives and / or Government officials
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- A level of political acumen and a demonstrated ability to display discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to manage workflow priorities and workloads, meet deadlines with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to prepare high quality written materials in multiple formats, including experience in speech writing, correspondence, presentations and briefing / research papers
- Applicants with experience in coordinating government/ civic events and relevant tertiary qualifications including Media, Journalism, Communications or Public Relations will be highly regarded

This is an amazing opportunity to work within a beautiful local council, by supporting highly respected leaders and the community.