Directorate Support Officer

• Health and Wellbeing program
• Access to Fitness Passport 
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. We are committed to reducing paper and going digital to reduce our environmental impact and improve access and efficiency.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint an energetic and motivated executive/administrative support professional to assist with supporting our City Business (Corporate Services) Directorate. Reporting to the Director City Business, this role will provide executive support to the Director as well as administrative and project support for the broader directorate. 

• Provide executive and administrative support to the Director of City Business and directorate Managers.
• Liaise and communicate with a diverse range of community stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of projects and initiatives being delivered across the directorate. 
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of minutes and agendas for Council meetings, and other meetings/events as required.

  To be considered for this position, you will need:
   

• Demonstrated experience in a dynamic, diverse and fast-moving role.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Knowledge of electronic document management and other enterprise systems.
• High level of attention to detail and proven research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5pm Monday 15th July 2024 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Matt Hammond – Director City Business on 9432 9770.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.