**About the position**
The Executive Assistant to the Office of the Mayor and General Manager provides professional executive assistance services to ensure the effective operation of the Office and provides timely support services to facilitate the conduct of Council meetings, Mayoral events, and the provision of information to Councillors.
**About Muswellbrook**
Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.
**About you**
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent.
- A sound understanding of the role of Council and Councillors within the community.
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the _Job Specific Key Accountabilities_ (outlined in position description attached).
- Demonstrated **Developed** level key capabilities as defined in the _Key Capabilities_ Table (outlined in position description attached).
**We offer**
- Full Time Term Contract position up until February 2025
- Hourly Rate from $43.03 to $48.35 per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
- Training Courses + Career development
- Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi) OR Access to 9 day Fortnight system
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
**Further information and to apply**
**The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)