Executive Assistant to the Director City Planning and Development

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and qualified administrative professional to join us as the Executive Assistant to our Director City Planning and Development.

This role works closely with our Director City Planning and Development to assist and ensure the directorate operates smoothly and efficiently by providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support. The incumbent will need an excellent level of communication with interpersonal skills and the ability to process and prioritise workflow and diary so that the Department can run smoothly. 

This is a great opportunity for someone with extensive relevant work experience who wishes to progress their career. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate IV or above in a related field
• Extensive work experience
• Extensive experience in office management, minute taking/preparation and executive support functions
• Understanding of governance protocols and stakeholder management
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• High level computer skills
• High level customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,730.04 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

 Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Wednesday 9 April 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Kirisha Turnbull on 9839 6217

Internal ref:              BCC543