Description:
- Salary: $85,501 - $98,211 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Full Time position
- Access to Council’s Variable Working Hours
About the role
This is a permanent, full time, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm position working 35 hours per week. Located at the Nowra Administration Building.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown.
Duties
Reporting directly to the CEO, the focus of this position is to:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including all secretarial functions, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling correspondence.
- Ensure that the CEO’s schedule and priorities align with the goal and objectives of the organisation.
- Coordinate requests for information from internal and external stakeholders and provide a professional and customer responsive first point of contact for all enquiries.
- Management of the operational administrative functions of the Executive Office, ensuring appropriate workflow, work processes and practices, training and supervision.
- Preparation of correspondence and documents including letters, emails, agendas, minutes, reports, presentations and papers and ensure all relevant documents are circulated to appropriate people in a timely and meaningful manner.
Skills & Experience
In order to be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or similar and / or extensive experience in Executive Assistant/Secretarial/ Office management
- Current Class C Driver’s License
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Council’s website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Briefly describe the relevant technology and software you have experience using.
- What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
Contact: Joel Vardareff – Senior Human Resources Business Partner – 04 4429 5485
Applications Close: Wednesday, 1st May 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.