Permanent Full-time role - 35 hours per week Enjoy Work-Life Harmony Invigorating Role, Supporting the General Manager of Bayside Council! Our Team At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service. About the Role The Executive Assistant provides a range of executive, secretarial and administrative support services for the General Manager, across a range of areas, often in a politically sensitive environment to support the achievement of Council objectives. The role is responsible for assessing, analysing and prioritising requests to facilitate the optimal use of the General Manager’s time and for ensuring executive and administrative support is undertaken ethically, professionally and efficiently, to ensure best practice in local government. You can also expect to; Manage the General Manager’s diary appointments, records and correspondence, travel arrangements and schedule and meetings. Identify key objectives for work tasks and plan daily activities to ensure effective use of resources and maximise the provision of support services. Prepare, coordinate and review high-level communication and written information in the form of briefs, emails and correspondence, to respond to issues and enquiries. Research, collate and coordinate reports, advice and briefings on complex policy and operational matters to support informed decision making and planning. Maintain relevant records and databases to ensure all information is accurately and correctly stored and accessible. Monitor, implement and evaluate administrative practices, systems and procedures within the directorate to optimise efficiency and support the delivery of quality outcomes. About You We are looking for an industrious individual with the following; Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field. Demonstrated experience in an administrative or Executive Assistant role, or equivalent, with a sound understanding of the complexities of working within a politically sensitive environment. Our Benefits and Culture As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community. On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy; A Flexi Day Off every fortnight 3 extra days off during Christmas each year 15 days sick leave each year 2 days health and wellbeing leave Gym membership discounts Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents Apply Now Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description. Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages). Applications must be submitted by email to ***********@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F24/43 Executive Assistant to the GM…
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