Job Description
Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for an Executive Officer./n /n /n /n Contract: 6 months | Immediate Start/n /n Hourly Pay Rate: $60-70 p/h + Super/n /n /n /n

Responsibilities:
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- Deliver comprehensive executive and business support to senior leaders, assisting with the day-to-day management and operation of the department. /n
- Oversee the business support function, supervising staff and ensuring administrative and project tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. /n
- Maintain a thorough understanding of business operations, departmental priorities and service requirements to provide effective advice and assistance. /n
- Prepare and coordinate management reports, executive presentations, briefing documents, official correspondence and stakeholder communications. /n
- Oversee complex customer enquiries, complaints and sensitive issues, ensuring matters are appropriately managed, investigated and resolved within required timeframes. /n
- Manage and contribute to key projects, business initiatives and process improvement activities, ensuring milestones, deadlines and budgets are achieved. /n
- Assist in reviewing and improving internal policies, procedures, governance arrangements and administrative practices. /n
- Monitor business performance, coordinate reporting activities and identify potential risks, issues and areas where processes can be improved. /n
- Coordinate staff training, induction and development activities, ensuring employees have access to the appropriate resources and support. /n
- Assist with business changes,



team restructures and operational adjustments, ensuring administrative requirements are managed effectively. /n
- Liaise with a range of internal teams and external stakeholders, building positive working relationships and ensuring effective communication. /n
- Encourage a strong team environment focused on accountability, service delivery, collaboration and ongoing business improvement. /n /n /n /nEssential:/n /n /n
- 2+ years experience in an administration support role within local government or working in a politically sensitive environment /n
- Previous experience with TechOne, Content Manager/TRIM, Authority or Pathway highly regarded /n
- Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Business Administration or a closely related discipline. /n
- Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive, management or strategic business support within a complex service delivery setting. /n
- Proven experience leading and supervising staff, coordinating workloads, developing team capabilities and maintaining high standards of customer service. /n
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive correspondence, formal reports,



briefing papers and responses to complex or sensitive issues. /n
- Highly developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide informed recommendations. /n
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines, exercise sound judgement and maintain discretion and confidentiality. /n
- Strong project management and coordination skills, including the ability to lead initiatives, monitor progress, manage risks and deliver outcomes. /n
- Sound understanding of governance, risk management, administrative controls and records management. /n
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. /n
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint, with experience using business systems to manage information and reporting. /n
- Ability to develop an understanding of departmental services, legislation, policies and procedures. /n /n /n /n For a confidential discussion, please contact Chloe Dallimore at [email protected]/n /n /n /n Public Sector People is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive and empowering for all. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply./n /n /n /n To learn more about Public Sector People and our commitment to driving positive change in the public sector, please visit our website: https://www.publicsectorpeople.com.au

📌 Executive Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Sydney