Location: Desailly Street OfficeDepartment: DevelopmentEmployment type: Full Time PermanentWork Arrangement: HybridPosition No. 621Permanent Full-TimeBand 5 - $74,861- $85,591 yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuationWe are currently seeking expressions of interest from highly organised and self motivated individuals to provide executive support to the General Manager Development.The Executive Support Officer will coordinate the day to day operations of the General Manager Development and work closely with employees within the organisation to ensure actions are completed.
You will be required to undertake tasks including word processing, database maintenance, diary management, project research, development of office management systems as well as preparing discrete and confidential correspondence.
In addition, you will be required to coordinate event applications including conferences, functions and meetings as required.To be successful in this role, you will possess a proactive approach to work and a professional demeanour that will ensure you quickly develop working relationships both internally and externally.
In addition to this, you will have highly developed communication skills, demonstrated organisational ability, attention to detail and a willingness to work collaboratively as a valued member of the Council's Development Division.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:Excellent oral and written communication skills.Experience in the provision and coordination of administrative support at an executive management level.Efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy and initiative.A team player with the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally at all levels.
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development.
We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities".
As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.We use award winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation.
We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.
Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail.
Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams.
In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.Click on Apply Now and attach your current resume.
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You will need to apply by 11:59pm on Wednesday 19 November ****.