We Are East Gippsland Shire Nestled in a stunning natural environment, East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community.
East Gippsland Shire Council employs dedicated locals, passionate about supporting the needs of our community.
We'd love for you to join our talented team, committed to making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
The Place and Community directorate has responsibility for a diverse range of services, including: Community Planning and Engagement Recreation Facilities and Services Economic Development and Tourism Emergency Management Strategic and Statutory Planning and Building Regulatory Services The Opportunity: As the Executive Assistant Place and Community, you will support the General Manager in managing priorities, communications, and operations while ensuring smooth coordination within the Place and Community Directorate.
Based in Bairnsdale, this full-time, limited tenure role offers the chance to work closely with a variety of stakeholders, internal teams, and community members to achieve key objectives.
Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary liaison for the General Manager, managing inquiries and priorities.
Oversee and coordinate the General Manager's calendar, task lists, and meeting schedules.
Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, and briefing documents.
Support directorate initiatives and provide administrative oversight for key projects.
What We're Looking For (Key Selection Criteria): Qualifications and demonstrable knowledge of secretarial and administrative support experience at a senior level.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide a professional, courteous and effective public interface within the organisation.
Demonstrated evidence of self-motivation, use of initiative and ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrated research skills to ensure all relevant information is provided on a timely basis.
Superior ability to organise work and meet strict deadlines.
A current, valid Victorian driver's licence.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and you must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We're Proud Of Council offers flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid work flexibility and monthly ADO's.
Council has a significant organisational focus on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We create engaging community initiatives that make a difference across the whole shire.
We're focused on your wellbeing, providing access to our EAP, an active social group and a Health and Wellbeing committee promoting regular health initiatives.
Excited?
We want to hear from you!
Please submit: A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria .
Applications close at 11.59pm 28 January 2025 .
Questions?
For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Chris Stephenson, General Manager Place and Community on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
A valid Working With Children Check is required for applicable positions.