Executive Assistant
- Provide high-level administrative support to a senior executive, including diary management and executive documentation.
- Coordinate executive and council-style meetings, liaise with stakeholders, and track key actions and priorities.
- Manage competing deadlines with professionalism, discretion, strong organisation and attention to detail.
Executive Assistant
Your new company
An excitingopportunity has become available within a growing, community-focused localgovernment organisation undergoing a period of positive change and development.Known for its collaborative culture and supportive leadership team, thisorganisation offers a professional environment where employees are valued andgiven the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
Your new role
As ExecutiveAssistant, you will provide high-level support to a senior executive leader andplay a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the executive office.
This is a busyand varied position involving diary management, meeting coordination,preparation of agendas and executive documentation, stakeholder liaison, andtracking key actions and priorities.
You will workclosely with senior leaders, governance teams, elected representatives andinternal stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met and executive operations runefficiently.
The role requiresa proactive and highly organised professional who can confidently managecompeting priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whileminute-taking is not a core focus, the preparation and coordination ofexecutive and council-style meetings will form an important part of theposition.
This is aninitial contract opportunity 3-6 months with the potential for furtheropportunities.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator supporting executive-level stakeholders Exceptional organisational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines High level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail A proactive approach and willingness to support a busy leadership teamExperience withinthe public sector or local government is advantageous but not essential.Candidates from corporate, professional services, not-for-profit or othercomplex environments are encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in return
The opportunity to support a senior executive leader during an exciting period of organisational growth Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options Free onsite parking A supportive and collaborative team culture Regular staff events and a strong sense of community Exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives Overtime or time in lieu for attendance at occasional evening meetings A varied and rewarding role with significant stakeholder engagementWhat you need to do now
If you'reinterested in this role, click 'apply now' or contact Katie Croft atKatie.Croft1@hays.com.au or on +61 8 9265 9173.
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