Executive Assistant

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Strathfield Municipal Council Full time

**Directorate** Legal & Civic
**Section**Legal
**Team**Legal
**Employment Status** Permanent, full-time
**Employment Arrangement** 35 hours per week with access to Council's Agile Work Policy

**Council Overview**

Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney's Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

**About the Opportunity**

Strathfield Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This position provides high-level administrative, secretarial, and coordination support for the Director, Legal and Civic and to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the Legal and Civic Directorate, including document management, stakeholder communication, and compliance-related tasks.

**About you**
- Certificate III in Business Administration or higher and/or relevant work experience in a similar environment.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in the delivery of quality administrative support at a senior level with proven attention to detail.
- High level computer literacy, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience handling sensitive situations with discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level organisational skills with experience in managing and prioritising workflow.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively operate computer systems preferably Civica and CM10.
- Experience of Local Government (desirable)

**Staff Benefits**

This position also offers:

- The ability to achieve a flexible, work-life balance with access to Council's Agile Work Policy
- Challenging and rewarding work which directly influences the future of the community
- Access to a range of training opportunities and workshops
- Access to our Fitness Passport Program
- Access to our Health and Wellbeing Reimbursement Program
- A free lunch for all employees each quarter
- Access to our EAP program

**Position Description**

**To Apply**

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
- **_Cover letter addressing the selection criteria _**:

- **_Up to date CV/Resume_**

**Applications Close at 11:59pm, Sunday 17 August 2025**

Job Snapshot
- Employer: Strathfield Municipal Council
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Location: Strathfield, NSW
- Region: Capital City/Metropolitan
- Date Posted: 8/08/2025
- Closing Date: 17/08/2025
- Position #:

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