Mayoral and Councillor Support Officer

5 days ago

Leongatha, Australia South Gippsland Shire Council Full time

**Job No**:SGSC809**

**Location**:Leongatha***:
**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Full time ongoing position
- Band 5 - $78,691 + 12% superannuation
- Flexible and hybrid work options available

Do you want to be part of the action and work with a dynamic team that plays an integral role supporting the Mayor and Councillors? We are seeking an Mayoral and Councillor Support Officer who has a positive approach and supportive mindset with a strong attention for detail.

Reporting to the Coordinator Governance, you will provide comprehensive administrative support with the key responsibilities of the role including:

- Executive support to the Mayor and Councillors
- Diary management in organising meetings and appointments
- Processing correspondence on behalf of the Mayor
- Preparing the Mayor for meetings and events
- Organise travel arrangements
- Process Councillor requests
- Provide high level of customer service internally and externally

**ABOUT YOU**:
You love being organised plus you'll have:

- Relevant administration support experience
- Experience highly regulated work environment
- A high level of customer service and ability to establish strong relationships both internally and externally
- The ability to work within competing deadlines and priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently and part of a small team

**ABOUT US**:
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US**:

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

:
**CLOSING DATE**:
Applications close Midnight Monday 29 September 2025.

**CONTACT**:
Enquiries to: Jodi Cumming, Coordinator Governance on 5662 9811

**NEXT STEPS**:
For further information on our recruitment process please click here.
- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._

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