Executive Assistant

About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity exists for an Executive Assistant to join Council’s team managing the administrative functions of the Office of the Mayor, providing secretarial/project support to the Mayor.To be successful in this role, you should possess a Certificate IV in Business Administration and/or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role; experience working in a political environment with sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality at all times; ability to prioritise and multi-task, with a strong attention to detail; proven ability to successfully interact with people at all levels; excellent time management and organisational skills and advanced computer skills.On offerIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development19-day monthA fantastic lifestyle and work life balanceWeekly salary of $1,280.83 to $1,441.59 (plus 9.5% superannuation) Key accountabilitiesManage the efficient operations of the Mayor’s office, including the provision of professional customer service.Provide confidential and professional administrative support to the Mayor, including efficient diary management and meetings coordination.Efficient management of the Mayor’s correspondence, including researching background information and drafting appropriate responses to correspondence.Form constructive and productive relationships with the Executive team, Managers, and internal/external stakeholders.Provide effective issues management support to the Mayor.Ensure that the Mayor is properly briefed prior to attending functions/appointments, including the drafting of speech notes when required.For further information regarding this role please contact Lynne O’Dwyer on 02 6566 3320 How to ApplyTo apply for this position, please complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.Your current resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees.Applications close: Sunday, 30 May 2021 at 4pmYou will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact our Organisational Development team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.We are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Position Description AUD West Kempsey 2440