Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking anexperienced and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support tothe Chief Operating Officer.

This is an opportunity for a highlyorganised professional who uses initiative, exercises sound judgement andenjoys working in a busy executive environment. You will work closely with theChief Operating Officer to coordinate priorities, correspondence, meetings,actions and workflows, while building effective relationships with Councillors,senior staff, government representatives and other key stakeholders.

What we will offer you

- Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week).
- Remuneration of $3,059.14 gross perfortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,670.97 gross perfortnight + 12% superannuation.
- A strong commitment to your skilled growth through ongoinglearning, development and career opportunities, supporting Council's vision ofbeing a learning organisation.
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council'sFlexible Working Hours Agreement and MyLeave.
- The opportunity to work across a broadrange of strategic and operational matters affecting Council and the WaggaWagga community.

Keyresponsibilities include

providing proactive executive support to theChief Operating Officer, including diary, correspondence and workflowmanagement; coordinating and following up requests, commitments and actions;preparing reports, briefings, correspondence and business papers; organisingmeetings and supporting documentation; liaising with Councillors, senior staffand external stakeholders; and managing confidential and sensitive informationwith discretion.

What you will need to succeed

- Experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrativesupport role.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, withdemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.




- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability toprepare high-quality professional correspondence and documentation.
- Initiative and the ability to anticipate requirements, identifyissues and follow matters through to completion.
- A high level of discretion and professionalism when handlingconfidential or sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectivelywith senior leaders, Councillors and internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office andthe ability to confidently use a range of business systems.

Useof Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Councilacknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing theirapplication. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skillsand experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process shouldbe prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application,including their responses to the focus questions.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employmentchecks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Allpreferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a PoliceCheck. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged fromapplying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Council is an inclusiveemployer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result wewelcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience andpeople of all ages.

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📌 Executive Assistant (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Wagga Wagga City Council
📍 Wagga Wagga