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.We have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.1 billion worth of assets and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.We are a progressive and proactive organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace. Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire Council At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of: Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions Communication: We ensure open communication for all Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared visionAbout the RoleHave you been looking for an opportunity that offers meaningful work, allows you to showcase your professionalism, stakeholder engagement skills, and your ability to make things happen in order to support senior executives? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Executive Officer!Working as the Executive Officer, you will manage the administrative functions of the General Manager’s Office, providing high level executive, administrative, communications and project support to the General Manager.Our ideal candidate is someone who loves variation in their day-to-day work, is proactive and can manage competing priorities with ease. You will also need to be a strong communicator with an ability to develop and foster strong relationships across the whole organisation.What you will be doing: Providing a professional executive point of contact for the General Manager’s office.Writing and proof-reading internal and external communications materials, Council business papers, reports, and presentations.Managing high level correspondence to ensure accurate and timely communications are provided.Managing organisation-wide projects, events and initiatives as delegated by the General Manager, including All Staff Barbeque meetings, Leaders and Senior Leaders Forums.Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking and distributing minutes, as required.Liaising with executive level internal and external stakeholders to arrange meetings, travel, functions, and correspondence, as required.Managing the General Manager’s diary for internal and external appointments and meetings to ensure the efficient management of his/her time.For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.About You: The Successful CandidateTo be successful in this role, you will possess relevant tertiary qualifications, and/or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role.You will have the ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality; experience in organising Board/Council meetings, including preparation and distribution of papers/minutes/agendas; strong project management skills; and advanced Microsoft Office skills.You will also possess high level written and verbal communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people in a professional manner.For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire CouncilIf successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per weekMonthly rostered day offWeekly salary of $1,666.61 to $1,875.79 (plus 11% superannuation)Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balanceGenerous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five yearsHealth and wellbeing programsEmployee Assistance Program for you and your immediate familyFitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilitiesThe opportunity for career development and learning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle on the beautiful Mid-North CoastFor further information regarding this role please contact Lynne O’Dwyer, Executive Officer on 02 6566 3200. Interested in Applying?Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), 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 (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume 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 from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 5 May 2024 at 4:00pm.Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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West Kempsey
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