Executive Office Manager – Governance & Councillor Support (Flexible)

Maitland City Council; Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave (14 weeks)

Personal leave (2 weeks)

Annual leave (4 weeks)

Job summary

Maitland City Council is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the Office of the General Manager, providing high level administrative support to the General Manager, Mayor and Councillors. You will oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate executive governance processes, delivering high-quality services across the team.

In this full-time role, you will manage a small administrative team, support council meetings and diary management, and drive continuous improvement while building

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-level administrative, executive and secretariat support within a complex environment.
• Proven leadership capability and ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills for business-focused reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Office of the General Manager.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the General Manager, Mayor and Councillors.
• Coordinate Councillor support services and governance processes; support council meetings and agenda management.
• Manage a small administrative team and liaise with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive support

Leadership

Governance processes

Secretariat support

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in Business/Administration/Compliance

Job description

Maitland City Council is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the Office of the General Manager, providing high level administrative support to the General Manager, Mayor and Councillors. You will oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate executive governance processes, delivering high-quality services across the team.

In this full-time role, you will manage a small administrative team, support council meetings and diary management, and drive continuous improvement while building