Executive Assistant And Governance Officer

Executive Assistant and Governance Officer Are you an experienced administration professional ready to make a significant impact?
Join our dynamic team as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT)!
Position Executive Assistant and Governance Officer Job Type Full Time with a fortnlghtly RDO Tenure Permanent Location Stawell Package $70,950.49 per annum plus superannuation Position Description Executive Assistant and Governance Officer Closing Applications close Monday 11 November 2024   In this exciting role, you'll manage diaries, briefings, correspondence, and presentations, ensuring the smooth operation of our executive functions.
You'll also play a critical role in coordinating council reports, staying on top of government policies, and providing timely advice to our leadership.
Your professional and client-oriented approach will shine as you handle information requests and plan major civic events like Australia Day and Ministerial visits.
You'll assist with Council meeting processes, investigate complaints and opportunities, and support key projects through research and analysis.
Professional development and networking opportunities will be at your fingertips, helping you stay ahead in providing top-notch executive services and governance.
Why join us?
Enjoy a permanent full-time role with a fortnightly RDO, continuous professional growth, and the chance to contribute significantly to our community's future.
Be part of a vibrant team committed to excellence and innovation.
Ready for a rewarding challenge?
Apply now and help us shape the future of our community!
Our Organisation Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria and employs people to provide services and governance to local communities.
We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits.
We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values.
Position Objectives This position provides high level, confidential and professional executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), as well as governance and administrative support to achieve Council's statutory obligations.
Key Responsibility Areas Provide executive support to the CEO and ELT, including management and coordination of diaries, briefings, correspondence, agendas, reports and presentations.
Present a professional and client-oriented approach in the management and monitoring of information requests, ensuring timely referral to responsible officers and subsequent resolution.
Coordinate dissemination, retention and storage of Council reports and correspondence, including CEO and ELT documents, decisions and actions, ensuring adherence to Council's records management policies and procedures.
Monitor Government policies, programs and services associated with or impacting on Local Government and provide relevant advice and guidance to CEO and ELT.
Assist the Governance and Civic Support team with Council meeting processes, organising Council meetings and workshops, and performance of procedural and administrative tasks.
Responsible for planning and running the Australia Day, Ministerial visits and other civic events.
Assist CEO and ELT in the investigation of any complaints, concerns or opportunities associated with internal operations or external stakeholders.
Provide support in research, analysis and project management of specific projects, as directed.
Participate in professional development and networking opportunities to assist identification of best practice provision of executive services, governance and/or other services of Council.
Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents' skill, competence and training.
Qualifications and Experience Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills.
Experience in executive or senior management staff support in an administration role.
Skills and knowledge needed for this position are beyond those normally acquired through completion of secondary education alone.
Skills and knowledge may be acquired through completion of a degree or diploma course with little or no relevant work experience, or through lesser formal qualifications with relevant work skills, or through relevant experience and work skills commensurate with the requirements of this position.
Selection Criteria Demonstrated understanding of Local Government, its services and administrative requirements of the industry.
Well-developed verbal and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and produce succinct documentation.
Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office suite, including creation and management of complex documents in Excel and Word.
Demonstrated experience in providing well-researched, discreet, confidential and timely support and advice to senior management across varied subject matter.
Why join us?
In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council.
These include: Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
Great Team Environment:   A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.
You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
Salary Packaging Options:  Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles Access to Paid Leave:  including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters Employee Assistance Program:  Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna How to apply Download and read the position description.
Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
Submit your application by following the process on this page.
If you'd like to know more contact Lauren Homden, Coordinator Governance at ****** or call 03 5358 8700.
Applications close 12:00pm Monday 11 November 2024 Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
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