Package: $77,577.55 - $85,631.10 + 11.5% Super (Grade 8 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)

Maternity Leave Contract 

Position Description: Executive Assistant to Chief Officers 

Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 19 December 2024

About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW.  From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer.  With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.  

About the Role: 

• Prepare, coordinate and review executive level communication including presentations, briefing notes and correspondence to respond to issues and inquiries.
• Research, collate and coordinate reports, advice and briefings to support informed decision making and planning.
• Act as the primary point of contact and analyse, assess and prioritise requests and initiate action, to facilitate optimal use of CSO and CFO’s time and expertise.
• Manage diary appointments, arrange meetings, response to invitations and correspondence, coordinate travel arrangements and schedule and support meetings to facilitate the effective management of the CSO, CFO and Executive Office.
• Support administrative practices, event management and onsite business hours staffing requirements within the Executive Office to optimise efficiency and support the delivery of quality outcomes and continuity of services.
• Support the wider executive support services team to deliver executive, secretarial and administrative services for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity.
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions.
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions.

About You: 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate IV qualification or above, in Business Administration or a related discipline with demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar role; or substantial contemporary experience in a similar role supported by ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated research, information analysis and interpretation skills, coupled with the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to edit draft correspondence prepared by others to ensure consistent quality and accuracy of all documents prior to publication.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and provide high levels of executive and administrative support in an unpredictable environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and presentation software.
• Demonstrated personal attributes including initiative, ability to work under pressure and a responsive and helpful attitude
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain confidential, constructive and productive relationships with key stakeholders that contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Current Class C driver licence.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working in the Local Government or Public Sector.
• Experience and understanding of Electronic Document Management Systems.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description.

Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role.  You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.

Enquiries 

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: careers@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.