Personal Assistant to Executive Manager

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 General Manager’s unit is responsible for the following functions within Council: Governance, Civic Events, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Work Health and Safety, as well as the provision of Executive Support to the Mayor, Councillors and General Manager.

The Personal Assistant to the Executive Manager is responsible for providing a full range of timely, confidential, administrative and executive support and related services to the Executive Manager General Managers Unit. The role sits within the Executive Support Unit of Council, and is responsible for the delivery of a high standard of organisation and administrative support to the Executive Manager in a fast paced work environment.

The successful applicant will require:

- Relevant qualifications and or demonstrated experience in an administrative support position with particular emphasis on supporting a senior manager or executive level role
- Experience in providing executive support and assistance at a senior level including the provision of confidential administrative support at all times
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High-level computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work on multiple tasks, identify priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects efficiently and effectively
- Previous experience in meeting procedures and processes
- Ability to handle challenges and ultilise problem solving skills
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly in a team environment
- Strong organisational and judgement skills, with the capacity to successfully mange competing priorities

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 office, and you may be required to work across any of Council’s designated work locations, with occasional travel required across Council worksites.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $76,148 to $87,571 per annum, 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
- 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 cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

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