Executive Assistant

• Permanent full time role at Hillsdale
• Integral role with responsibility, actively contribute to Council’s Operational outcomes
• Provide support to Director, opportunity to develop your career, and work under experienced mentor

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

Purpose of the Role

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, children, aged, leisure and cultural services.

The Executive Assistant supports the Director of City Life and the primary purpose of this role is to provide high level executive support across a range of areas. We are looking for a candidate who is a great communicator and enjoys promoting a positive and collaborative culture engaging all areas of the organisation.

Balancing the expectations of internal and external stakeholders will be a key component of this role. Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate that you are able to deal with matters confidentially and maintain discretion at all times.

You thrive in an environment that is fast paced and dynamic and are comfortable working with a high level of autonomy. Your ability to manage multiple competing priorities coupled with a desire to always provide quality outcomes will be highly regarded.

About The Role

To be successful in this role, you will have proven administrative experience and sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, be responsible for Director’s diary management, as well as using your foresight in anticipating issues and to negotiate outcomes in a timely manner in line with the organisations priorities.

About You

We are looking for someone who has;

• Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in an executive assistant role, or equivalent, with a sound understanding of the complexities of working within a politically sensitive environment

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• A rostered day off every fortnight
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing days each year
• Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Prior to applying for this position, please take the time to read the position description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 3 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au.

Deadline: Monday 2 August 2021

Salary Range: From $69,141.56 to $77,438.56 per annum plus 10% superannuation

Enquiries: Debra Dawson - Director City Life directly on 0401 148 920