Strategic Executive Assistant to Director, City Presentation

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day off every fortnight

10 days sick leave each year

5 extra ‘my leave’ days off

Additional parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to be the trusted right hand to the Director, City Presentation, supporting a portfolio across Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space.

This role goes beyond traditional executive support, coordinating priorities, briefing the Director, managing sensitive information, and ensuring decisions are prepared with sound judgement and discretion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in senior administrative or executive assistant role.
• Experience working in a politically sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the key point of contact for the Director, applying sound judgement and confidentiality.
• Proactively manage the Director’s schedule and priorities for maximum impact.
• Coordinate information across Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space.
• Prepare correspondence, briefings, reports and meeting papers.
• Track decisions, deadlines and commitments with stakeholders.
• Review and improve administrative systems to support efficiency.

Skills

Senior EA experience

Executive support

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

Bayside Council is seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to be the trusted right hand to the Director, City Presentation, supporting a portfolio across Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space.

This role goes beyond traditional executive support, coordinating priorities, briefing the Director, managing sensitive information, and ensuring decisions are prepared with sound judgement and discretion.