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The municipality of George Town is situated in the North-Eastern region of the Tamar Valley and is a place of exquisite beauty and opportunity, steeped in history, dotted with towering lighthouses and spectacular coastline, and boasting crayfish, yachting, diving, wineries, and whiskey distilleries, and diverse and visible flora and fauna. The region offers enormous possibilities to explore a breathtaking natural, historic, and cultural environment set in a beautiful climate.
About the Role and You
The Executive Assistant works closely with the Director and team members within the directorate, to achieve its strategic objectives by providing reliable and confidential administrative support to the Director and directorate leaders.
The Executive Assistant provides customer-focused administrative support to allow the Director to utilise time in the most effective and efficient manner. The position may represent the Director in interactions with staff and stakeholders. The role will require a broad knowledge of the Directorate and the wider organisation, to assist the Director in problem-solving and providing input into policy and process development.
Selection Criteria
- A tertiary or vocational qualification in business administration, or its equivalent, or demonstrated experience in the workforce performing similar functions to the position description.
- General awareness and understanding of legislation and regulations pertaining to local government in Tasmania or another jurisdiction.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation
- General awareness and understanding of records management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to draft high-level documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to take minutes.
- Capacity to undertake research.
- Experience in general administrative functions.
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, etc).
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Experience at senior-level administrative functions providing support to executives.
Desirable
- Diploma of Business Administration, Diploma of Legal Services, or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Experience in the Local Government sector
- Current C-class drivers license
How to Apply
- Applicants for this position should submit a statement against the selection criteria not exceeding 1000 words and a Resume to ****@georgetown.tas.gov.au.
- Applications should be submitted no later than 17:00 AEST 10 March 2024. Enquiries should be made to the Executive Officer – People & Culture on 03 6382 8***, or on the above email.
