Address About the role
The City of Swan is looking for a highly organised, extremely proficient Executive Assistant for our Executive Director Community Wellbeing
In a fast paced, politically sensitive environment, the Executive Assistant, Community Wellbeing is responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective high level, daily business support service to the Executive Director Community Wellbeing to enable them to focus on strategic issues.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Proactively coordinating Divisional and Executive activities
Undertaking a key liaison role between the Mayor, Council members, CEO, Executive Directors, business unit Managers and other major stakeholders
High level diary and active correspondence management and coordination
Providing efficient and prompt administrative support to meetings and functions
Prioritising and providing responses and actions to all requests
Undertaking research, analysing data and preparing reports and presentations for the Executive Director Community Wellbeing and Council
For more information regarding this position please refer to the position description.
About you
Ideally you will have:
Strong organisational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
Demonstrated skills in data analysis, policy development and report writing
Tertiary degree in a relevant area such as Commerce, Arts, or equivalent experience
A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.
About working with us
The salary for this position will be from $78,678 to $92,407 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
You will also enjoy benefits including
Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
Up to 16.5% Superannuation
Comprehensive employee wellness program
Generous study assistance and free parking options
About the City
The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.
The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.
Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.
The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.
Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.
At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
For queries, please contact Helen Harrison directly on 9267 9110
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume via the link.
Closing Date: Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 5pm.
The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position please submit an application as early as possible.
