Executive Assistant and Project Support Officer

Role overview

What you will do

• Provide high-level executive support and manage a complex, dynamic schedule.
• Prepare correspondence, briefing notes, reports, presentations and communications.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, events, travel, accommodation and stakeholder engagements.
• Monitor actions from Directorate projects and strategic initiatives.
• Manage administration systems, records, compliance requirements and the administration budget.
• Support planning, service delivery, business improvement and special organisational projects.
• Undertake research, analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Liaise with senior leaders, Elected Members, employees and external stakeholders.

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in a similar executive support role.
• Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, communication, research and analytical capability.
• Experience preparing executive documents and coordinating projects and administration.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and manage competing deadlines.
• Discretion, integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive matters.
• Strong Microsoft Office and technology skills.
• Senior executive support experience in a complex organisation is expected; local government and governance knowledge are highly regarded.

Employment details

• Permanent full-time position working five days per week.
• The source metadata identifies the workplace as onsite.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance is required.

Benefits

• Free parking and convenient access to public transport.
• Up to 6% employer-matched superannuation, purchased leave and novated leasing options.
• Free gym membership, corporate health discounts and wellbeing programs.
• Opportunities for progression, development and flexible work-life support.