Trusted Executive Assistant to Director, City Presentation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day off every fortnight

Sick leave 10 days per year

My leave days 5

Parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Director City Presentation to support Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space. This pivotal role will manage priorities, anticipate issues, and ensure the Director is well briefed for timely decisions.

Based at the Bexley Depot, this permanent full-time position offers a 35-hour week (9-day fortnight) and a salary from $81,708 to $91,513 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior executive assistant in a politically sensitive environment.
• Qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Be the key point of contact for the Director, applying sound judgement and professionalism.
• Proactively manage the Director’s schedule and priorities.
• Brief the Director on emerging issues and ensure timely decisions.
• Coordinate information across Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space.
• Build strong relationships with managers, Mayor, Councillors and external stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, briefings, reports and meeting papers.
• Research and collate information on complex operational matters.
• Track decisions, actions and deadlines and follow up with stakeholders.
• Manage sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
• Review and improve administrative systems for efficiency.

Skills

Executive support experience

Discretion & confidentiality

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant field qualification

Job description

Bayside Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Director City Presentation to support Waste & Cleansing, City Works, and Parks & Open Space. This pivotal role will manage priorities, anticipate issues, and ensure the Director is well briefed for timely decisions.

Based at the Bexley Depot, this permanent full-time position offers a 35-hour week (9-day fortnight) and a salary from $81,708 to $91,513 per annum plus 12% superannuation.