About the role
Are you a self-motivated and experienced Executive Assistant with outstanding organisational, communication and computer skills?
Based in the General Manager's unit, the role of Mayor's Assistant is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the Mayor, Councillors, and the General Manager. You will need to be flexible and proactive and able to work under pressure in a challenging and stimulating work environment to ensure deadlines are met.
This position will require some out of hours work.
Position Summary
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Essential Criteria
* Certificate IV in Office Administration or equivalent
* Typing speed of 60 words per minute
* Executive secretarial experience
* Excellent customer service skills
* Proficiency in the operation of various computer packages
* Ability to work in a confidential and political environment
* Experience in updating/maintaining databases and registers
* General clerical skills e.g. filing, record keeping
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence
What We Can Offer
Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy
Training & Development to expand your skills
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
Want To Know More?
Salary: $1,349.60 to $1,417.96 per week + 12% super
Position Status: Maximum Term - 12 Months only
Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week
Application closing date: Sunday, 1 February 2026, at 11.30 pm
Contact Officer: Aimee Ford
How to Apply?
To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.
You can save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date. Unfortunately, applications that are not completed by the closing date and time will not be considered.
Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.