Executive Assistant To Director Community Services

• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 6 ($94,440 - $102,322) + 11% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne.

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change in population growth, redevelopment, and a transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses and opportunities. Maribyrnong is becoming a sought after residential area and a destination for foodies.

The Opportunity

The Community Services Team has an exciting permanent full time opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified Executive Assistant professional. The Executive Assistant will perform a full range of high level secretarial and administrative support functions, including prompt, courteous and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Community Services Directorate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high level confidential and professional Executive Assistant services to the Director Community Services.
• Preparation of high quality reports and presentation material.
• Support the development of quality systems, performance and business reporting and identify and implement process improvements across Council and the Directorate.
• Co-ordinate and manage projects as delegated by the Director Community Services
• Provision of high level support for the Director and DMT including administrative, logistical and support, as well as oversight and maintaining accountability for day to day operations in partnership with the Directorate Managers
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders that will support the planned objectives of the Directorate.
• Development and implement policies and procedures for the Directorate.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or similar, or through lesser formal qualifications with relevant work skills and experience.
• Experience working in an Executive Assistant role that reports to senior management at CEO, or executive level, preferably with Local Government.
• Previous experience in local government would be an advantage.
• A strong understanding of the role of Council and Councillors within the community.
• Current valid Victorian drivers licence.

Additionally, our ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role, have excellent interpersonal skills and is a confident and professional communicator who is able to skilfully manage conflicting priorities.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria position defined in the position description in support of your application by 10:00pm on the close date.

To download a copy of the position description, please visit the recruitment hub.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Enquiries: Please contact Lucas Gosling, Director Community Services on 9688 0246.

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6526154. Applications close 04 February 2024 at 10pm.