Governance Executive Support Officer

1 week ago

Penrith Municipality, Australia Penrith City Council Full time $43,000 - $73,000 per year

Penrith has a proud history as a liveable place and a welcoming community, where people can live and work comfortably and affordably. We strive to create a highly desirable quality of life, lifestyle and amenity that is equitable for our community and visitors to Penrith that capitalises on our natural assets and the community is significant.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic Executive Support Officer to join the Governance team in a permanent part time capacity (21 hours). The Executive Support Officer – Governance will play a crucial role in providing high-level support to the Head of Governance. This role requires strong organisational skills, high accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to forge strong relationships.

Essential Criteria

  • Demonstrated experience in office administration, support roles and in maintaining confidentiality
  • Effective organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a service focus
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proven systems and technology related skills

Desirable Criteria

  • A qualification in Office Administration/Business Management or equivalent
  • Knowledge of the functions of Local Government

Commencing Rate:
$43.19 per hour Plus 12% Superannuation

About Us
At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and a finalist in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

  • A range of flexible work arrangements
  • 18 weeks paid maternity leave
  • Health and wellbeing leave
  • 15 days personal leave
  • Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
  • Diverse salary packaging
  • And much, much more

Recruitment Process
For an initial application, applicants should submit:

  • a cover letter
  • Resume
  • R esponses to the above selection criteria highlighting how your experience will add value as the Executive Support Officer - Governance (max 1000 words).

Applicants who do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Visit   to view the position description, find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council and submit your application.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, and to obtain an information pack, please contact Adam Beggs, Head of Governance on

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our  website .

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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