Executive Services Officer

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a permanent full-time role in the Executive Services team and based at the Moruya Administration Office. The role will provide administrative support to the Office of the General Manager and the Councillors. Your main duties will include:

• Executive level administration including, but not limited to, scheduling of meetings, records management, financial processing and preparation of reports and publications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Councillors, facilitating communication and information exchange between the elected members, Executive Leadership Team and staff.
• Assist in the organisation of Civic functions and provide support for meetings and functions held in the Executive area. 
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the Office of the General Manager and Councillors.

About you

You will be an experienced administrative professional who can contribute strong organisational and external customer support, with excellent time management skills to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the office. You will be a strong communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills and must demonstrate the following:

• Business administration qualification and/or extensive relevant experience.
• Sound judgment and discretion with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced work environment.
• Sound knowledge of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulations. 
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills for multi-tasking projects and juggling busy schedules with tight deadlines.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $84,739.82 to $92,498.65 gross per annum comprising:

• $75,999.84 to $82,958.43 base salary
• $8,739.98 to $9,540.22 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Megan Weyman on 02 4474 1358.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 13 April 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.