Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 29/10/2026 At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose. Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer
you
• A Generous Salary, Super
• Adaptable Working Arrangements (In accordance with Council’s Finding Balance policy)
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to October 2027
• Access to Fitness Passport and complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more Here’s what you’ll be up to… In the role of Executive Support Officer, you will be responsible for administrative support to the Head of City Strategy and Head of City Economy, as well as their broader Departments. The role contributes to the effective and efficient running of the City Strategy and the Economy and Marketing departments by providing professional and confidential support to the Head of Departments as required. The position provides a high level of secretarial, administrative, and organisational support in a proactive, accurate and efficient manner. In addition to the core functions of the role, the position also includes responsibility for the following:
• Preparing and processing documents including draft correspondence, planning documents and reports
• Coordinate and prioritise correspondence for the Head of Departments
• In addition to the management of calendars, schedule and arrange meetings and provide support to Head of Departments to prepare for any meetings
• Use of effective communication proactively, both written and verbal Who we are (And why you’ll love us)



This role supports both the Head of City Strategy and Head of City Economy and Marketing. These Departments sit within the Futures and Strategy Directorate. These Departments are collaborative, include multidisciplinary teams and help shape the future of one of Western Sydney’s fastest growing cities. Our work is broad and varied. The Economy and Marketing Department drives Penrith’s economic growth, reputation and prosperity by attracting investment, supporting business and jobs growth, increasing visitation, building strategic partnerships, and promoting the city as a leading place to live, work, visit, study and invest. We work hard, support each other and value flexibility, balance and a positive team culture. If you’re curious, collaborative and enjoy tackling complex challenges and seeing good planning translate into real outcomes, you’ll fit right in. Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role. Meet our Workforce Areas
- Penrith City Council What are we looking for? We are looking for someone that has:
• high-level communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• time management and problem-solving skills
• experience in systems and process improvement




• administrative experience in local government The must-know bits You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process. Ready to make work feel less like… work? If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’. In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk. For more information, contact [email protected] or 4732 7777. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website. At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

📌 Executive Support Officer (Penrith)
🏢 Penrith City Council
📍 Penrith