Executive Support Officer

Position No. 621

Permanent Full-Time

Band 5 - $74,861- $85,591
yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

We are currently seeking
expressions of interest from highly organised and self-motivated individuals to
provide executive support to the General Manager Development.

The Executive Support
Officer will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the General Manager
Development and work closely with employees within the organisation to ensure
actions are completed. You will be required to undertake tasks including word
processing, database maintenance, diary management, project research,
development of office management systems as well as preparing discrete and
confidential correspondence. In addition, you be required to coordinate event
applications including conferences, functions and meetings as required.

To be successful in this
role, you will possess a proactive approach to work and a professional
demeanour that will ensure you quickly develop working relationships both
internally and externally. In addition to this, you will have highly developed
communication skills, demonstrated organisational ability, attention to detail
and a willingness to work collaboratively as a valued member of the Council's Development Division.

The successful candidate
will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:

• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills.
• Experience in the provision and coordination
  of administrative support at an executive management level.
• Efficient time management skills and the
  ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level
  of autonomy and initiative.
• A team player with the ability to build and
  maintain relationships both internally and externally at all levels.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire
Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is
collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for
growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with
great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington
Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to
help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and
thriving communities". As one of the largest
employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who
are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to
make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning
technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the
organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local
government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the
betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture
of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative,
supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is
committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative
requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from
people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual
orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate
change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and
positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the
state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne
by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open
spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we
live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful
environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain
ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting
spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down
the Macalister River or a bush walk
through the Alpine National
Park,
there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself
right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be
short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink.
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find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Click on Apply Now and
attach your current resume. Answering the Key Selection Criteria, tell us why
you would be qualified for this position. You will need to apply by 11:59pm
on Wednesday 19 November 2025.