Executive Management Officer

**Join an innovative organisation providing support to the Director Planning and**:

- **Full time, permanent opportunity**:

- **Base salary from $87.4K + Superannuation**

Glen Eira City Council aims to be an organisation that is high performing, values based and one that strives for innovation. The Planning and Place Division of Council oversee a broad range of services to support Glen Eira City Council including, City Futures, Urban Planning, Community Safety and Compliance and Buildings, Properties and Statutory Building Services.

**About the role**
In this position you will be responsible for project management and the efficient running of the office of the Director Planning and Place. The role provides a full range of high quality and timely executive support, including developing and maintaining efficient and effective office systems, preparing high quality documents, reports, correspondence, and related materials to support the Director. In addition, successfully coordinate projects across the directorate and assist with divisional planning and reporting to stakeholders.

This position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Project coordination across the Planning and Place Directorate working with managers to prepare high-quality reports and written materials.
- Overseeing a systematic approach to work schedules and communications, including effective diary management and the preparation and coordination of reports, agendas, papers and correspondence.
- Acting as the main point of contact for the Director for both internal and external stakeholders, cultivating collaborative relationships and providing an exceptional level of service and advice.
- Monitoring progress status and completion of Council Plan and Planning and Place plans.
- Ensuring that expressions of concern and enquiries to the office of the Director Planning and Place by the executive team and other stakeholders have a consistent outcome.

**About you**
You are able to develop trusted relationships with the Director, the Planning and Place Management Team and their teams, Councillors, Executives and their EMOs as well as maintaining confidentiality at all times. You have project management experience and rapport building skills with an expertise in maintaining effective working relationships internally and externally at all levels. You take initiative and produce high quality work within strict time limits in an accurate and efficient manner, with excellent time management skills.

The following is also required:

- Degree or diploma in related administration or project management field with at least three years relevant executive or business support experience or lesser formal qualifications and substantial experience in a comparable role.
- Exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and expression.
- A friendly but assertive approach to interactions with others.
- Proven ability to assess the urgency/importance of matters and take priority action accordingly.
- Employee Working with Children's Check

**Important Information**

**About Glen Eira City Council**
The City of Glen Eira is located in Melbourne's south-east suburbs approximately 10 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. It is home to more than 155,000 people and is known for its attractive parks, its diverse community and its significant Melbourne icons such as the Caulfield Cup.

Glen Eira City Council is a high performing, values based organisation that has been recognised as employer of choice over recent years. We endeavour to recruit people who share our values, are proud of the work they do, and desire to make a difference to our community.

**Benefits**
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Team work, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

- A supportive team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive leave entitlements

**How to apply**
Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

For further information please contact Ron Torres, Director Planning and Place on 95243211

**_ Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:_**
- **_Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees;_**:

- **_Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations._**

**_ We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can sh