Executive Assistant, Councillor Liaison - Temporary

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Temporary Executive Assistant, Councillor Liaison to join our Executive Support team. As an Executive Assistant, Councillor Liaison you will get to:  

• To provide high level executive support to the Chief Executive Officer, Mayor and Councillors in a timely manner.
• To develop and maintain strong working relationships with State, Federal and local government agencies and relevant organisations to assist the Mayor in advocacy work.
• To provide a high level of executive support to the Mayor and manage the Mayor’s diary, engagements, meeting preparation and reports.
• Coordinate and report on the annual training and disclosures for all Councillors.
• Coordinate the Council's civic and community supported events, including Volunteer Week, Local Government Week, election preparation, Councillor orientations, and customary receptions that including but not limited to Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) citizenship ceremonies.

What we offer...

• Temporary full time, 35 hours per week until April 2026.(A job share arrangement will be considered for this role - if applicable)
• Annual salary from $66,612 to $79,775.80 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience) 
• Plus 11% superannuation 
• Mobile phone and laptop

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Diploma in Business Administration or Certificate IV in Business (Office Administration) or equivalent.
• Class C Driver’s Licence. 
• Extensive Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience. 
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to take accurate and comprehensive minutes in a political environment.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective and confidential record systems.
• Experience participating in projects, research and drafting correspondence on behalf of others.

What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
  - Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  - Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  - Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home 

• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport- Access to the Employee Assistance Program

  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year

• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role

• Access to social club events for social club members:- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations- Birthday and Christmas vouchers

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.   

Contact: Cathie Bax, Coordinator Executive Support on 4232 0402. 

Closing Date: Sunday 28 April 2024, 23:30 pm.

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.