Executive Assistant

Permanent, full time role in a high performing and supportive team
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Monthly RDO

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

Tasks include initiating and following up on appropriate action, including liaison with relevant Council Officers and external parties. The Executive Assistant also undertakes special projects including researching and investigating issues as requested, and scheduling and taking minutes for meetings related to the business of the Planning and Development Directorate.

A high level of discretion is required in handling sensitive or confidential information regarding community members, Councillors, the Executive team and staff.

Highly developed interpersonal skills are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to communicate to a professional standard in interactions across a broad range of stakeholders. You will need exceptional time management skills and be able to quickly assess whether emerging issues need to be escalated to the Director and/or Managers. Proficiency in the preparation and presentation of accurate information/documentation to a high professional standard is important.

Above all, the Executive Assistant will show their commitment to supporting and encouraging a positive team culture and promoting excellence in the delivery of customer outcomes.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._