Job Description
Executive Assistant - Community and Business Services
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Community and Business Services | Administration and Civic Centre
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Are you a highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes?
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The City of Vincent is looking for an exceptional Exceptional ExecutiveAssistant Community and Business Services to provide high-level support to our Executive Director Community and Business Services and play a key role in supporting one of the City's most dynamic Directorates.
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What We're Offering
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Permanent Full time (1 FTE)
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Base salary of up to $96,988 per annum, depending on qualifications and relevant experience
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5 weeks of leave every year (4 weeks annual leave & 1-week special leave), plus 2 days volunteer leave
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Up to 15.5% employer superannuation contributions
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12 days personal leave
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Free onsite parking and public transport within walking distance
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Discounted Beatty Park membership to support your wellbeing
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A buzzing Leederville location with amazing coffee and food
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A workplace culture centred on mental and physical wellbeing, community, and connection
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Why You'll Love Working With Us
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At the City of Vincent, we're driven by our vision to be courageous, clever and creative and are committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive.
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As the Executive Assistant Community and Business Services, you'll be at the centre of a Directorate that delivers services and projects that make a real difference to our community. You'll work alongside passionate leaders and professionals, building strong relationships across the City while supporting strategic decision-making and business operations.
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About the Role
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Reporting to the Executive Director Community and Business Services, you will provide confidential, professional and proactive executive support in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.
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You will play a key role in:
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Managing executive workflows,



calendars and priorities
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Coordinating meetings, agendas, minutes and action follow-up
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Preparing correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing material
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Supporting Council agenda preparation and Council reporting processes
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Managing enquiries from Councillors, residents, staff and external stakeholders
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Monitoring and coordinating sensitive and time-critical matters
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Providing strategic administrative support across the Directorate
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Building strong relationships across the City to ensure effective communication and collaboration
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Working as part of the Executive Support Hub to deliver exceptional customer service and business support outcomes
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being one step ahead, solving problems, managing competing priorities and supporting senior leaders to achieve their goals.
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Who We're Looking For
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You'll thrive in this role if you have:
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Outstanding organisational and time management skills
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Experience providing executive or senior administrative support
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The ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities
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Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Advanced Microsoft 365 skills and a willingness to embrace and use emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools
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The ability to build productive relationships with a wider range of stakeholders
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A professional, approachable and customer-focused attitude
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Experience working in a confidential and politically sensitive environment
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A current C Class Driver's Licence
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Local Government experience is desirable but not essential
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We are proud to be an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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We may close the advert early if we find a suitable pool of candidates. Please note that canvassing Elected Members will disqualify applications.

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