Executive Assistant to the CEO

Deliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference in our beautiful and unique region..

• Status – part-time (0.80 FTE 30.4hours). Based at Daylesford
• Classified Band 6 Starting at $42.84 per week plus superannuation

About us

Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour.

Our main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford, only 90 km northwest of Melbourne. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. Kick off your career here or bring your experience to help serve our community.

"I absolutely love working in Local Government Sometimes it isn't easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and visitors means you won't be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won't be disappointed."Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)

How you'll make a difference

Are you a dynamic and agile professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment, people-focused environment? We're seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive Officer in a pivotal role that blends strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and high-level administrative support.

Our ideal candidate

As the trusted right hand to the CEO, you'll manage correspondence, meetings, and projects that directly impact organisational outcomes. You'll liaise confidently with senior leaders, elected officials, and external partners, while providing informal leadership to the Executive Assistants supporting our Directors.

We're looking for someone who:

• Moves quickly between tasks and adapts with ease.
• Delivers outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Is confident, proactive, and politically aware.
• Brings energy, resilience, and a collaborative spirit.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the transformation and performance of our organisation while growing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What Hepburn can offer you?

What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne.

• Flexible working arrangements with this part-time position able to spread the hours across either four or five days of the week to support the candidate, and the ability to work up to 50% work from home with a level of flexibility to accommodate the position objectives.
• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning

How to apply

Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria.

If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Brooke Holmes, Director Performance and Transformation on

If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email

Applications close Monday 8 September 2025 at 6.00pm.

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people.  Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

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