Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

When life speeds up and becomes more complicated we yearn for simple things, like time, a sense of connection, stability, belonging to a community. We’ve had a good close up look and reckon that this is what Clarence Valley can deliver to your life and your family.

So, if you want what others have - that’s great. But just maybe we’re what you need.

Either way it really can’t hurt to check what living in the Clarence is all about.... right! 

Clarence Valley Council has reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment. 

So... come join us in the Clarence Valley where we work, rest & play!

Checkout about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: commencing salary circa $76,614 plus superannuation per annum
• location - Grafton
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance

About the role

We're looking for an Executive Assistant to provide unparalleled business support to the Offices of the General Manager and the Mayor.

As the Executive Assistant at Clarence Valley Council, you'll be responsible for a myriad of duties but the key one is managing the diverse challenges that surround a busy executive environment. Critical to your success in the role is your ability to manage situations before they escalate, to adapt quickly to changing priorities and find solutions to problems. This is not a role for someone looking for structure and order as no two days will be the same. If you have initiative, bring energy to the workplace and have extensive experience providing high level executive support to management, we would like to hear from you.

 Download the position description here.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential criteria
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the  target questions - maximum 300 words each question
  
  * Tell us about a decision you have made that you knew might receive negative reactions. What happened?
  
  * Describe a time when one of your colleagues was not providing service according to expected standards. What did you do and what was the outcome?
  
  * Describe how you have demonstrated working collaboratively with your manager.

Contact

Laura Black, Director Corporate & Governance on (02) 66430 810

Closing date

Tuesday, 9 November 2021 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton,  however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.