Executive Assistant Infrastructure Services

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together
  

We are looking for:

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Executive Assistant - Infrastructure Services for a temporary period up to the end of January 2025. The position plays a key role in providing a high level of administrative support to the Director Infrastructure Services, clerical assistance to the division and a professional interface between the community, Councillors, General Manager and other divisions.

The successful candidate will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description below.

Enjoy our Employee Benefits

This opportunity offers:

• A temporary, maximum term, full-time position (35 hours per week) up to end January 2025
• Flexible working arrangements (up to 2 days per week post onboarding can be negotiated)
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,266.00 to $1,466.85 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience).

Other benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 based on award conditions
• 11% superannuation
• Education and training support
• Attractive salary packaging scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team

 Location:

This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:

Dominika Tomanek - Executive Assistant - Infrastructure Services - 02 6626 7***.

Closing date: 

10pm (NSW time), Sunday 19 May 2024. Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description:

Download the Executive Assistant - IS - Position Description (PDF,474KB)

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We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
  

HOW TO APPLY:

Click on the Apply button where you will be redirected to Councils website.