Executive Officer

Derwent Valley Council; New Norfolk; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwent Valley Council in Tasmania is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide high‑level administrative and governance support to the CEO and Leadership Team. The role involves coordinating minutes and agendas for Council committees, arranging CEO meetings, and liaising with external stakeholders to facilitate council activities.

You will demonstrate proven executive support experience, exceptional organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as part

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Officer or similar role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate minutes and agendas for Committee Meetings including Audit Panel.
• Arrange meetings for the CEO and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Provide high-level governance and secretarial support to the CEO and Leadership Team.
• Support the Mayor, CEO and Leadership Team with executive administrative tasks.

Skills

Executive support

Governance

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Derwent Valley Council area is characterised by historic townships, productive agriculture, picturesque rural landscapes, and spectacular world heritage wilderness areas. Located just 30 minutes from Hobart.

Derwent Valley Council is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support thewellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Executive Officer to join our team.

This role is responsible for providing efficient, effective, and compliant administrative and governance support and secretarial support directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and by direction of the CEO, provide support to the Mayor, CEO and Leadership Team, ensuring the coordination of organisational executive support functions.

Reporting to the CEO, the incumbentwill focus on providing high-level, professional support, including coordinating minutes and agendas for Committee Meetings including the Audit Panel and other committees as required, arranging meetings for the CEO, travel and professional development opportunities for the CEO, and liaising with external stakeholders to facilitate other Council activities.

The Executive Officer will play a critical role in advancing the Councils goals and ensuring its compliance with governance and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will facilitate informed decision making through the timely and accurate provision of information, ultimately contributing to the Council’s success to achieve strategic objectives and outcomes.

To be successful you will have:

• Proven experience as an Executive Officer or in a similar role, preferably in a government or public sector environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and prepare reports, presentations, and other correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Tertiary qualifications in business administration or a related field are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a professional and positive manner. Derwent Valley Council is committed to attracting and retaininga diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from multicultural backgrounds and people identifying as LGBTIQ.

We strive to deliver exceptional service and embrace the values of Quality Service, Collaboration, Growth, Integrity and Wellbeing you will receive a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, National Police Check, working with vulnerable people check and pre-employment medical and must have Australian Citizenship or a working employment Visa.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE5PM, FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact HR Consultant Liz Makin on 04•• •••511