Lord Mayor and Councillor Support Officer - Government Contract
- Immediate start, initial contract through to 30th August 2024 with view to extend
- $44.89ph + super
- Parramatta location
- Full time, Monday to Friday
- Providing secretarial support including examining and prioritising correspondence, taking follow up action and preparing draft replies where appropriate
- Screening visitors and telephone calls and refer/follow up accordingly
- Organising Councillors' schedules and meetings
- Providing documented responses to constituents on behalf of the Lord Mayor and Councillors
- Drafting correspondence and reports
- Scheduling meetings, events, conferences and appointments - Diary and calendar managements
- Ensuring the Lord Mayor and Councillors are provided with all necessary stationery, printing and other equipment to effectively fulfill their roles
- Exercising discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality in a highly political environment
- Other ad-hoc duties as required
- Previous experience in a high level administrative support role, within a Government environment is highly beneficial
- Highly organised with a strong attention to detail
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Team player