Executive Admin Assistant — Strategic Leadership Support

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

5 weeks annual leave

RDOs (fortnightly or monthly)

Payroll deductions and salary Sacrific

Fortnightly pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an Administration Assistant to provide professional administrative support to the Director Corporate Services and Executive Assistant. The role ensures documentation is accurate, organised and compliant while responding to enquiries from the Mayor, Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, staff and the community.

The position also provides general administrative support across the Corporate Services Directorate to help maintain day-to-day operations

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or a similar role.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and flexibly in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes including PO creation and receipting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support end-to-end financial services for the department (POs, requisitions, credit card reconciliation).
• Demonstrate diplomacy and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Assist in diary management, meeting prep, travel arrangements and event attendance.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and escalate queries as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an Administration Assistant to provide professional administrative support to the Director Corporate Services and Executive Assistant. The role ensures documentation is accurate, organised and compliant while responding to enquiries from the Mayor, Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, staff and the community.

The position also provides general administrative support across the Corporate Services Directorate to help maintain day-to-day operations