Address North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.
The role
An exciting opportunity is now available for an outstanding Executive Officer to provide stakeholder management, leadership and project support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
You will deliver a range of executive level support services, including but not limited to:
Providing leadership and management support to the CEO and Mayor.
Developing and implementing a stakeholder management framework to enhance stakeholder relationships and communication.
Acting as a trusted advisor and problem solver to resolve issues in a constructive and customer focused manner.
To lead CEO priority projects to accelerate organisational objectives where required.
Project management, undertaking research, drafting reports, presentations and correspondence.
How you'll make a difference
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of the Office of the CEO and will operate with a high degree of independence in performing duties and liaising with a range of clients and stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation, whilst maintaining open channels of communication between all staff across Council. You will play a key part in promoting an engaged culture and identifying opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement across Council.
What we're looking for
A proactive and positive approach
Strong problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and time management skills
Our culture
In 2023 we reviewed our organisational structure to increase leadership capacity and streamline decision-making, as well as increasing innovation, collaboration and communication. Our broader cultural transformation for 2024 and beyond includes a focus on staff engagement, investment in learning and development and improved systems and processes all working together to empower the broader workforce to perform at their best.
Joining North Sydney Council now will enable you to go on this cultural transformation with us and to make a meaningful difference to both the organisation and the community of North Sydney.
Salary Range: $100,686 to $120,228 per annum + $1,000 pa Transport allowance + 11% superannuation
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
Access to Fitness Passport
Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks, and a touch football team
Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Kick Boxing
Access to employee recognition and reward program
Weekly fruit baskets
Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
Monetary transport allowance
Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a cover letter advising why they are the right fit for the role.
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Closing Date: 11 April 2024 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
