Executive Assistant – Infrastructure And Environment

• Do you pride yourself on your exceptional organisational and software skills?
• Are you someone who never misses a beat and is a step ahead of the Executive you support?
• Do you enjoy developing exceptional relationships with team members and stakeholders?

This might be the role for you if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in handling complex and competing priorities and are excited by making a difference for the community you will serve.

About the role

The role reports to the Director Infrastructure and Environment and is responsible for supporting the executive who oversee the Directorate. 

You’ll provide high level administrative support, playing a crucial role in ensuring seamless operations, effective communication and the success of key initiatives for the Infrastructure and Environment Directorate.

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

• Coordinate and manage complex diary and correspondence
• Manage preparation of Council Reports, Briefing Notes and other presentations
• Administer purchase orders, credit card reconciliations and record keeping activities
• Provide front-line customer service to both internal and external customers
• Work on interesting special projects as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar level role
• Exceptional time management and confidentiality skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite as well as other modern systems
• Extensive administrative and customer service experience
• A positive, solutions-focussed attitude with high attention to detail

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements 
• Permanent, Full-Time Role
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Free Gym & Pool Membership to both Leisure Centres!
• Access to exceptional employee benefits
• $75,604 - $82,696 per annum + super

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  You may also contact Toni van den Hurk on 0437 337 *** for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Tuesday, 30 April 2024, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.