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SalaryThe beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
About the role
This position is a full time role in the Development Services team and based at the Moruya Administration Office.
This position provides executive support to the Division Manager. Your main duties will include:
- Management of the Division Manager’s diary and time.
- Delivering high level organisational and administrative skills to the Division.
- Delivering effective oral and written communication consistent with Council values and established timelines. This includes, but is not limited to; telephone enquiries and the preparation of Council reports, correspondence, media releases and data records that support Directorate outcomes.
- Supporting and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships/ networks and coordinate administrative activities, including the preparation and collation of key documents that include, but are not limited to; Council reports, integrated planning and reporting requirements, financial documents, correspondence, agendas, minutes and other written material.
- Prepare meeting agendas and minutes for the Development Services Unit (DSU) and preparation of Builders/Developers Newsletter items and organising Builders/ Developers Forums.
- Organising special events and/or meetings as required by the Division.
Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $81,507.08 to $88,969.91 gross per annum comprising:
- $73,429.80 to $80,153.07 base salary
- $8,077.28 to $8,816.84 superannuation (11%)
What we offer
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
Culture and benefits
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.
You will be an experienced administrative professional who can contribute strong organisational support and excellent time management skills to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Division Manager’s office. You will be a high achiever with a can-do attitude and demonstrate the following:
- Qualifications in business administration (or similar) and/or extensive experience working with senior executives.
- Demonstrated high level organisational skills, showing capacity to organise an effective and efficient office for a senior executive including the ability to work unsupervised.
- Demonstrated ability to take accurate meeting records and prepare timely minutes.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, including the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to research and write correspondence, reports, meeting records and written material as requested.
To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.
Applications close: 11.00pm Tuesday 20 February 2024.
Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.
Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.
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