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Form of workDepartment: Corporate and Community Services
Reports to: Director Corporate and Community Services
Salary Range: $33.25 - $37.95 per hour + superannuation
The Director Corporate and Community Services oversees key areas of Council's operations including Finance, Stores, Customer Service and Service NSW, Communications, Information Technology and Community and Children's Services.
The Personal Assistant (PA) provides full administrative and secretarial support at a senior level to the Director to ensure the smooth management of their day to day affairs, and most effective use of their time. This will include handling calls and correspondence, managing the Director's diary and assisting to prepare for meetings, research and report preparation and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers, as well as a number of other administration support duties. The PA will handle sensitive and complex issues in a professional, courteous and objective manner.
This is a part time position for 24 hours per week, 6 hours per day, Tuesday – Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
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Essential Requirements
Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct
Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
Extensive experience in an office administration role and Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent relevant qualification
Demonstrated high level of confidential probity
Excellent computer skills in word processing, database packages, browsers and email programs, preferably Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and fast, accurate typing
Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including experience in report writing and a strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service principles and practices
Friendly and welcoming personality with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a broad cross-section of individuals, stakeholders and organisations
Class C driver’s licence
Desirable Requirements
Diploma in Business or equivalent relevant qualification
Ability to solve problems by applying standards, established practices and procedures or operating instructions
Experience in local government
Demonstrated ability to undertake special projects
Benefits of working for Council
Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Support for training and professional development
Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
Employee Assistance Program
Generous uniform allowance
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.
Applications close at 11.00 pm Monday 10 April 2023.
For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.
How to apply
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