Senior Executive Support Lead - Local Government

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People is partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for an Executive Officer. The role delivers comprehensive executive and business support to senior leaders and manages day-to-day department operations on a 6-month contract.

Responsibilities include supervising the business support function, preparing management reports, coordinating complex enquiries and driving process improvements, while ensuring governance and policy practices are maintained and staff are

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an administration support role within local government or politically sensitive environment.
• Experience with TechOne, Content Manager/TRIM, Authority or Pathway is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive, management or strategic business support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive executive and business support to senior leaders and assist with day-to-day department operations.
• Oversee the business support function, supervise staff and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Prepare management reports, executive presentations, briefing documents and official correspondence.
• Oversee complex enquiries, complaints and sensitive issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Manage key projects and process improvement activities, meeting milestones and budgets.
• Review and improve internal policies, governance arrangements and administrative practices.
• Coordinate reporting, identify risks and opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate staff training, induction and development activities.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Written and verbal communication

Policy and governance understanding

Education

Business Management degree or related

Tools

TechOne

Content Manager/TRIM

Authority

Pathway

Job description

Public Sector People is partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for an Executive Officer. The role delivers comprehensive executive and business support to senior leaders and manages day-to-day department operations on a 6-month contract.

Responsibilities include supervising the business support function, preparing management reports, coordinating complex enquiries and driving process improvements, while ensuring governance and policy practices are maintained and staff are