Executive Office Manager — Strategy & Stakeholders

Port Macquarie Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fitness Passport discount

Welcome Experience for new regionalrel

Learning and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Staff recognition awards

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking an experienced leader to manage the Office of the General Manager and provide strategic, operational and confidential support to the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team.

This role leads the day-to-day operation of the General Manager's Office, supports executive decision-making, and drives priorities across governance, stakeholder engagement and organisational support.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level strategic and operational advice to the General Manager.
• Researching, analysing and coordinating responses to complex and emerging issues.
• Preparing executive briefings, reports, correspondence and presentations for senior leaders and elected representatives.
• Managing sensitive and confidential matters requiring sound judgement and discretion.
• Coordinating stakeholder relationships across government agencies, elected representatives, industry, businesses and community organisations.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across executive support and business administration functions.
• Leading and developing a small, high-performing team that supports the General Manager, Mayor and Councillors.

Job description

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking an experienced leader to manage the Office of the General Manager and provide strategic, operational and confidential support to the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team.

This role leads the day-to-day operation of the General Manager's Office, supports executive decision-making, and drives priorities across governance, stakeholder engagement and organisational support.