Executive Support Officer

Careers at Council; Camden; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Flex leave & hybrid work

Health program

Free parking

Job summary

Council is seeking an experienced Executive Support Officer to provide high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Services team. The role offers opportunity to coordinate key activities and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, drafting responses, preparing reports, and maintaining diary management with a focus on confidentiality and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant certificate with appropriate in-house training and/or experience supporting management
• Experience providing high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, develop correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and presentations
• Excellent relationship skills with confidential environments and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Services team
• Coordinate key activities and stakeholder engagement across priorities
• Support efficient operation of Council's executive functions
• Prepare draft responses and manage diary and enquiries
• Navigate administrative functions within a busy office environment

Skills

Executive support

Schedule management

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality

Analytical research

Diary management

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Independence

Education

Certificate in office administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Work Type: Temporary Full Time up to 14 months

• Enjoy a 35-hour working week
• Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
• Free parking in a central location with a modern building with latest technology

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.

Are you a highly organised professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment?

We are seeking an experienced Executive Support Officer to provide high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Services team. This influential role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of priorities, coordinate key activities and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the efficient operation of Council's executive functions.

Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

• Hold a relevant certificate with appropriate in-house training and/or experience supporting management
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite managing schedules, developing correspondence, reports, excel spreadsheets and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to use own initiative to problem-solve, work independently or as part of a team, and manage own working routine to ensure outcomes are achieved within the agreed timeframes
• Excellent relationship skills with the ability to work within a highly sensitive environment with a wide range of stakeholders, with high level of communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and an acute awareness of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and research information with high attention to detail and the ability to draft responses.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate administrative functions within a busy office environment, including but not limited to, collating information, developing draft responses, answering enquiries, maintaining office equipment/stationery, record keeping and diary management
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to quality outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of local government with an understanding of a political environment and its impact on the work area.

Further Information: Michelle Jack, Manager Advocacy & Strategic Communications on 02 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position: 28/09/2026