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We are seeking a highly organised and motivated person to provide exceptional executive administration support to the Mayor, Councillors, and the Executive Manager of Corporate Governance and Risk.As the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for managing correspondence, diary and task management, conference attendance and travel arrangements, overseeing the Councillor Portal, and all administrative tasks related to Council meetings and briefings, including minute taking.Our ideal candidate will have proven executive support experience, strong organisational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with elected representatives and relevant stakeholders, discretion with confidential information, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.Knowledge of local government functions and relevant policies and procedures will be highly regarded.About us:Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It''s an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.Our dedication to being financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.We have been recognized with numerous state and national awards, including eight wins for our First Nations Community Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as awards in NSW Landscape Architecture, Regional Achievement, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards.We offer:Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-timeStarting salary from $73,160.88 to $77,639.12 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)Plus 11.5% superannuationA great culture with a strong, values-led, and progressive teamEmployee benefits including Novated lease options, retail discounts, fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay, and moreLocal government and employee benefits such as LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per year, health and wellbeing leave, and moreFor more information about the position, click here for the position description.Contact: Lisa Davey, Governance Manager at 0416 188 051.Closing date: Sunday, 18 May 2025 at 11:30 pm.Apply now by completing the application form, answering questions, and describing how your skills and experience relate to the role. Attach your resume and qualifications on the next page.Once you start your online application, you can save and return later; however, incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare your responses in a Word document to copy and paste into the application fields. An email confirmation will be sent upon submission; please ensure your email address is correct and check your inbox (including junk mail).For tips on how to address the selection criteria, view our Guide To Applying.Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and accommodates individuals with disabilities. We invite individuals with disabilities to apply and will discuss reasonable adjustments to support their application and employment.Our core values are collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect, and sustainability. To work with us, you must be committed to role-modelling these values. #J-18808-Ljbffr