Executive Assistant to the Office of the Mayor and General Manager

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 Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

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

• Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $81,543 to $87,994 per year (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)
• 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 15th January 2025 at 11:59pm 

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)