AddressFull Time – Permanent (Job #01837)
About the Position
The City of Onkaparinga is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Executive Officer act as the primary interface to Office of the CEO, and to provide comprehensive executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to address the evolving strategic and operational priorities of our council.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal role entails supporting the CEO to ensure the quality, effectiveness, and timely delivery of services, as well as coordinating the strategic management of requests and enquiries on behalf of the CEO.
About You
You are an experienced professional with a proven track record of supporting senior executives. As a highly organised and a strategic thinker, you excel at anticipating needs and solving problems logically. In addition to your natural preference to communicate and collaborate with people, your passion for excellence, and ability to juggle priorities make you ideal for a dynamic work environment.
You thrive in a multi-disciplinary setting, focused on solutions and results. Integrity and confidentiality are your hallmarks. You demonstrate initiative, respond proactively, and are dedicated to getting the job done.
You are adaptable and detail-oriented, managing conflicting priorities with ease. You can flex between operating autonomously to closely collaborating with staff across the organisation to deliver a diverse range of services to internal and external customers. Your effective communication skills enable seamless alignment with colleagues across the organisation.
You are curious and tenacious, getting to the bottom of issues and connecting information sources to provide the CEO with comprehensive insights. You are skilled at managing both positive and challenging communications, effectively deescalating and solving problems. You are a tech-savvy, proficient with databases, ERP software, and emerging automation/AI concepts. Most importantly, you understand the importance of being the CEO’s safety net, checking facts, ensuring advice is accurate, and anticipating issues. Your intelligence, discretion, and sensitivity to the CEO's needs are paramount.
Working for Council
Some of the benefits of working with us include:
- Competitive salary
- Fun and energetic team
- Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas.
- Flexible ways of working
- Free parking
- An expansive health & wellbeing program
- Career development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing options.
For more information, please contact Ishwarya Rao, Recruitment Advisor on (08) 8488 7***.
Application Process:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter providing an overview of experience and qualifications relevant to this role.
Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, persons with a disability are encouraged to apply for this role.
The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.
Applications close – 9am Wednesday 26th June 2024
