Executive Assistant to GM & Mayor | Flexible Hours & 22 Days Off

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Executive support

Organisation skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.