Executive Assistant - General Manager & Mayor

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; In loco; AUD 57.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Weekly pay cycle

Superannuation 12%

4 weeks annual leave

Long service after 5 years

Subsidised corporate wardrobe

Ongoing learning and development

15 days sick leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Community impact opportunity

Descrizione del lavoro

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Mayor in a full-time role. The position provides high-level support to the GM, Mayor, Councillors and ELT, coordinating governance and administrative functions to enable leadership to focus on strategic objectives.

Salary range is $41.08-$49.30 per hour under the Local Government (State) Award 2023, with 35 hours per week and a flexible negotiate option.

Competenze

• Cert IV in Business Administration or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years in an executive assistant role.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel and other MS Office programs.
• Sound written and interpersonal skills with a customer-first focus.
• Current Driver Licence.

Mansioni

• Provide high-level executive support to the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors, and ELT.
• Coordinate administrative and governance functions to support strategic objectives.
• Support broader admin operations across Council for efficient service to the community.

Conoscenze

Executive support

Organisation skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Formazione

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Mayor!

• Full-time, up to 35 hours per week, with flexibility to negotiate
• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $41.08 - $49.30 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position provides high-level executive support to the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors, and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). By ensuring effective coordination of administrative and governance functions, the role enables the organisation’s leaders to focus on the achievement of Council’s strategic objectives. The position also provides broader administrative support across Council to ensure efficient operations and quality service to the community.

Essential

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the full Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Current Driver Licence
• Minimum Cert IV in Business Administration (or equivalent) or extensive experience in a similar position
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an executive assistants role or equivalent
• Highly developed workplace organisational skills
• Advanced skills in using Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office Programs
• Sound written and interpersonal skills possessing a customer first focus with an ability to liaise with people at all levels

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe
• Ongoing learning and development
• 15 days sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Friday 17 October 2025.

ENQUIRIES

General Manager, David Neeves or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.