Personal Assistant to the Director - Corporate Services

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Liverpool is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the Director of Corporate Services. This part-time role involves managing correspondence, the director's diary, and providing high-quality administrative support. Essential skills include strong time management, discretion, and advanced computer skills. Flexible working arrangements and mentoring opportunities are available.

Benefits

Access to mentoring and coaching from senior team members

Flexible work arrangements

Free parking nearby

Access to a Fitness Passport membership

Internal professional Learning and Development

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and process-driven with attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Director.
• Maintain the director’s diary and manage all correspondence.
• Assess priority and conduct research for the director.

Skills

Experience providing support at a senior management level

Strong time management

High level of discretion

Advanced experience in computer packages

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Overview

Liverpool, New South Wales

Part-time

Personal Assistant to Director Corporate Services

Job details

Temp, Part Time 14 hours, 2 days per week • $46.74 to $53.07/hour

Responsibilities

The position is for 2 days per week to support the Director Corporate Services which supports eight (8) departments within Council. In this role you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Director and manage all correspondence and requests from residents, the Mayor, Councillors, and Members of Parliament through Content Manager and Pathway. The role is responsible for maintaining the director’s diary and ensuring the director’s time is effectively balanced and managed to foster positive outcomes. You will manage incoming calls and inquiries to the Director’s Office, assessing priority and conducting accurate research on matters to ensure the director is fully briefed to allow appropriate action/decisions to be made.

About you / Qualifications

The desired candidate will be highly motivated and process-driven, with high attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional customer service and a can-do attitude. Essential areas include:

• Experience providing support at a senior management level.
• Strong time management and diary management experience.
• High level of discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality in a highly political environment.
• Advanced experience in computer packages, including word processing, Outlook, PowerPoint, databases, and document management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of Council.
• Ability to multitask and achieve results under pressure.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills that foster the cooperation of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Access to mentoring and coaching from senior team members
• Flexible work arrangements
• Free parking nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Internal professional Learning and Development

Other requirements

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First Nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

How to apply

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.

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Closing

29 September 2025

Be part of creating the future. For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]

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