AddressAre you a proactive Executive Assistant with experience in a senior executive support role? This could be the ideal next step for your career
- A full-time and permanent role
- Work within the Office of the CEO
- Located in Bankstown and close to public transport links
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney.
They deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.
They are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as a leader in the sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022.
About the Role
As the Executive Officer to the Mayor, you will provide executive support to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Mayor's office.
You will also be a key member of the Office of the CEO, where you will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team, to deliver positive outcomes for the local community.
This role reports directly to the Manager Office of the CEO.
Key Accountabilities
- Proactively coordinate and prioritise a range of functions for the Mayor, including the Mayor’s schedule, appointments, correspondence and representations from a range of stakeholders.
- Research, collate and provide information for the Mayor to support informed decision making and planning.
- Case manage Mayoral requests in collaboration with the Office of the CEO.
- Create and maintain excellent collaborative relationships across the organisation to achieve outcomes.
- Coordinate and lead special projects, Mayoral events and functions, collaborating closely with the Office of the CEO and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure the sourcing and preparation of high-quality speeches for the Mayor, align with their key messages and objectives.
- Manage relevant policy matters as they relate to the Mayor, including Councillor Expenses and facilities, public interaction and media policy requirements.
- Apply a business improvement mindset to proactively streamline systems, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency, and drive operational excellence within the Office of the Mayor.
This is an opportunity for a forward thinking, resilient and proactive Executive Assistant with experience in a senior executive support role. The ideal candidate will also have a strong focus on customer experience, problem solving and building relationships.
What is on offer?
- Embrace a better work-life balance with the ability to accrue time towards a day off once a fortnight. This is designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
- Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual Award salary increases and generous parental leave options.
- An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Access to the Council's employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
Closing date: The role will close once the position has been appointed. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
