Executive Assistant – Place And Community

Executive Assistant - Place and Community
Place and Community | Regional WA
Position No: 015/2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
• Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.

Imagine a future with us
The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).
At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
But enough about us, let’s talk about you
We are in the market for a highly skilled and motivated individual to provide effective executive, administration and Community project support that will assist the Place and Community Directorate to meet its strategic, corporate, and business objectives.
Reporting to the Director Place and Community, this role will provide the highest level of professional, confidential, and efficient executive support, along with an exceptional quality of customer service.
What impact will you make?

• Significant experience in executive, administration, secretarial or personal assistant role.
• Previous experience in developing and delivering community or other projects.
• Working independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated competence in a high level administrative or project support role.
• Understanding of the various structures and functions of Local Government (desirable).
• An understanding of project management processes.

What can you bring to the team?

• Secretarial, Business or Community Administration qualifications, or relevant work experience (minimum 3-5 years).
• Ability to work independently, utilising own initiative and make decisions within authorised guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in computer software packages including Microsoft Office suite.
• Well-developed communication skills (listening, comprehension, written, verbal and in person).
• Ability to work within a team environment, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and proof-reading skills.
• Intermediate research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated project and/or event knowledge and skills.

The finer details
This permanent, full-time Level 4 position attracts a salary rate of $75,419 to $81,093 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at . For further information or any enquiries, please contact
Jude Thomas, Director Place and Community on (08) 9550 3821.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Why work with us?
You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.
There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
• Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership
• Discounted medical insurance
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
• Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-day month and working from home options
• Transparent performance framework
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer