Executive Assistant to the Mayor — Community & Communications

Jobs in Council; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Salary packaging scheme

Employee Assistance Program (4 sess. p

Fitness Passport

Flexible work hours

MyLeave

Job summary

Byron Shire Council is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Mayor at Mullumbimby. You will provide high-level administrative and communications support, manage complex schedules, and coordinate meetings and community engagement.

The role links Councillors, staff, agencies and the community to ensure effective governance and responsive service delivery. This full-time position emphasizes discretion, professional communication and the creation of digital content for broad audience

Qualifications

• Experience providing confidential executive support in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with elected representatives, senior leaders and the public.
• Digital literacy across MS Office and contemporary digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive, administrative and advisory support to the Mayor, ensuring the Mayoral Office runs smoothly.
• Manage complex schedules, appointments and competing priorities for the Mayor.
• Act as a key contact for Councillors, staff, agencies and the community; foster positive relationships.
• Coordinate meetings and events; prepare agendas, briefing materials and minutes.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports and media responses for the Mayor.
• Develop engaging digital and social media content to support community engagement.
• Exercise discretion on sensitive, politically aware matters.
• Support a professional, customer-focused image of Byron Shire Council.

Skills

Executive support

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Education

Business Administration / Media Communications degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Byron Shire Council is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Mayor at Mullumbimby. You will provide high-level administrative and communications support, manage complex schedules, and coordinate meetings and community engagement.

The role links Councillors, staff, agencies and the community to ensure effective governance and responsive service delivery. This full-time position emphasizes discretion, professional communication and the creation of digital content for broad audience