Executive Assistant to General Manager – On-Site

Dungog Shire Council; Dungog; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Extra leave during Christmas period

Outstanding team environment

Professional development opportunities

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Job summary

Dungog Shire Council seeks an Executive Assistant to the General Manager to provide high-level administrative and executive support in a fast-paced environment. You will manage calendars, communications, and priorities for the GM and Mayor, coordinating across departments and with external stakeholders.

Based at Council's Administration Building in Dungog, the role is full-time, on-site, and requires strong governance, compliance, and IT skills to enable efficient decision-making and service

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Business Administration (minimum Diploma) and/or Office Management with experience working with senior executives.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and the use of electronic document management systems.
• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Strong organisational/time-management skills with ability to meet deadlines and handle conflicting demands.
• Strong business writing skills for complex correspondence and reports with accuracy and compliance.
• Research and analytical abilities with customer service experience and ability to negotiate and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise judgement, and maintain confidentiality.
• Adaptability to organisational change driven by technology, processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the General Manager and Mayor.
• Manage priorities, schedules, and communications for the GM and Mayor; coordinate across departments and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key liaison between Councillors, staff, community members and a range of stakeholders.
• Ensure governance and compliance within a complex environment.
• Collaborate across the organisation to support a customer-focused, solutions-oriented culture.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management

Typing 50 wpm

Time management

Business writing

Research

Analytical skills

Customer service

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Office Management experience

Job description

Dungog Shire Council seeks an Executive Assistant to the General Manager to provide high-level administrative and executive support in a fast-paced environment. You will manage calendars, communications, and priorities for the GM and Mayor, coordinating across departments and with external stakeholders.

Based at Council's Administration Building in Dungog, the role is full-time, on-site, and requires strong governance, compliance, and IT skills to enable efficient decision-making and service