Executive Assistant to Director, City Presentation

Bayside Council (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day off

Sick leave

Paid leave

Parental leave

EAP

Fitness Passport

Health checks

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW seeks an Executive Assistant to the Director City Presentation. This role supports a high-profile portfolio across Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space, coordinating schedules, briefs, and executive communications.

We value discretion, strategic calendar management, and proactive problem-solving to enable timely decisions and efficient operations within a politically sensitive context.

Qualifications

• Senior administrative or executive assistant experience in a politically sensitive environment.
• Qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Be the key point of contact for the Director, applying discretion and professionalism.
• Proactively manage the Director’s schedule and priorities to maximise impact.
• Brief and prepare the Director on emerging issues and decisions.
• Coordinate information across Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space.
• Build relationships with managers, Mayor, Councillors, MPs and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, briefings, reports, and meeting papers.
• Track decisions and deadlines, following up with stakeholders to ensure progress.
• Manage confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Review and improve administrative systems for efficiency.
• Support meetings, projects and Directorate initiatives as needed.

Skills

Senior administrative experience

Education

Relevant field

Job description

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW seeks an Executive Assistant to the Director City Presentation. This role supports a high-profile portfolio across Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space, coordinating schedules, briefs, and executive communications.

We value discretion, strategic calendar management, and proactive problem-solving to enable timely decisions and efficient operations within a politically sensitive context.