About the position

The Executive Assistant to the Office of the Mayor and General Manager provides professional executive assistance services to ensure the effective operation of the Office and provides timely support services to facilitate the conduct of Council meetings, Mayoral events, and the provision of information to Councillors.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development. 

About you

  • Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent.
  • A sound understanding of the role of Council and Councillors within the community.
  • Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description attached). 
  • Demonstrated Developed level key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description attached). 

We offer

  • Full Time Term Contract position up until February 2025
  • Hourly Rate from $43.03 to $48.35 per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
  • Training Courses + Professional Development
  • Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi) OR Access to 9 day Fortnight system
  • 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
  • Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Shaelee Welchman, Director Community and Economy on 0411 632 455. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

  1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
  2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
  3. Click ‘Apply’.
  4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
  5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
  6. Applications close on 11 October 2024 

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)  

Salary

Competitive

Monthly based

Location

Muswellbrook Shire Council,New South Wales,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 week ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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Muswellbrook Shire Council,New South Wales,Australia