Executive Assistant - Mayor

Executive Assistant - Mayor
About Us
Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.1 billion worth of assets and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
We are a progressive and proactive organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace.
Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire Council
At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of:
Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive
Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff
Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions
Communication: We ensure open communication for all
Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment
Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared vision
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic 12-month opportunity for an experienced and high energy Executive Assistant to join our multi-award-winning organisation, working as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor.
As the Executive Assistant, you will manage the administrative functions of the Office of the Mayor, providing secretarial and project support.
What you will be doing:
Managing the efficient operations of the Mayor’s office, including the provision of professional customer service.
Providing confidential and professional administrative support to the Mayor, including diary management and meetings coordination.
Efficiently managing the Mayor’s correspondence, including researching background information and drafting appropriate responses to correspondence.
Forming constructive and productive relationships with the Executive team, Managers, and internal/external stakeholders.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You: The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will possess Certificate IV in Business Administration or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role; experience working in a political environment with sensitive and confidential information; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to use sound judgment and discretion; and high level of research, analytical and writing skills.
You will also possess a high degree of initiative, energy and enthusiasm; and a proven ability to successfully interact with people at all levels.
For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council
If successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:
Temporary full-time position for 12 months, 35 hours per week
Monthly rostered day off
Weekly salary of $1392.54 to $1567.32 (plus 11% superannuation)
A focus on wellness including flexible work arrangements and health and wellbeing programs
The opportunity for career development and learning and development programs
A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast
For further information regarding this role please contact Lynne O’Dwyer on 02 6566 3200.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.
Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.
We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
If this sounds like you, click the Apply button complete the application form and provide the following information:
A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).
Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.
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Applications close: Thursday, 11 April 2024 at 4:00pm.
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.
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If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.
Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.
In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
Position Description