· Permanent Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight)

· From $72,987pa + super

· Flexible Work Arrangements including rostered days off / compressed work weeks

Join Glen Innes Severn Council and play a key role supporting the Director Place & Growth. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want your work to make a real impact in the community, this role offers both challenge and reward.

? Why You’ll Love Working Here

- Salary packaging options
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Corporate wellbeing programs
- Employee vaccinations & PPE
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive, community‑focused team culture
- Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the New England region

? About the Role You’ll provide high‑level administrative, coordination and governance support to the Director Place & Growth, ensuring smooth operations across the Directorate.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage calendars, meetings, travel and correspondence
- Prepare agendas, minutes, briefing materials and business papers
- Maintain records, confidentiality and compliance
- Coordinate workshops, briefings, events and community engagement activities
- Assist with procurement, invoicing and basic budget tracking
- Support onboarding and administrative process improvements




- Act as a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

? What You Bring

Essential

- Experience as an Executive Assistant in a busy, multidisciplinary environment
- Robust organisational skills and ability to juggle competing priorities
- Excellent communication and business writing skills
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Desirable

- Qualifications in Business Administration or similar
- Experience with local government systems or electronic records management
- Understanding of GIS
- Current NSW Class C Driver Licence

? Need More Info?

Position enquiries:

Riarna Sheridan | Director Place and Growth | Phone: [02 6730 2343](tel:02 6730 2343) | Email: [email protected]

Application enquiries:

Jill Rist | Recruitment Business Partner | Phone: [02 6730 2359](tel:02 6730 2359) | Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 5:00pm Monday 22 November 2026

? We Value Diversity

Glen Innes Severn Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Riarna Sheridan - Acting General Manager

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