Overview
Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our Director Community & Environment and play a key role in the delivery of strategic outcomes across the Community Directorate.
Salary and Benefits
* Commencing salary at $2,941.44 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,529.73 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
* Access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
* Contribute to meaningful outcomes for the community.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Your New Role
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and professional operation of the Director's office. You will provide confidential, high-level executive support while coordinating key business activities, reports and Council processes.
Your ability to manage competing priorities, maintain strong relationships and deliver high-quality administrative support will be critical to your success.
Duties of the role
* Providing executive support including diary and workflow management
* Preparing complex reports, correspondence, presentations and business papers
* Coordinating Committee and Council Business Papers to meet strict deadlines
* Organising meetings, events and workshops
* Managing travel arrangements and administrative functions including reconciliations
* Supporting and mentoring business support staff
* Assisting with special projects and strategic initiatives
What You Will Need To Succeed
* Relevant qualifications in business administration
* Demonstrated experience in a similar executive support role
* Advanced Microsoft Office and systems skills
* Exceptional organisational and time management abilities
* Strong written communication skills with a focus on accuracy and professionalism
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage competing priorities
* A commitment to customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 18 May 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Christine Priest, Director Community & Environment on 0419 702 587.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Note: All selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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