Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for an Executive Officer./n

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/n Contract: 6 months | Immediate Start/n

/n Hourly Pay Rate: $60-70 p/h + Super/n

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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.

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- Oversee the business support function, supervising staff and ensuring administrative and project tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

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- Maintain a thorough understanding of business operations, departmental priorities and service requirements to provide effective advice and assistance.

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- Prepare and coordinate management reports, executive presentations, briefing documents, official correspondence and stakeholder communications.

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- Oversee complex customer enquiries, complaints and sensitive issues, ensuring matters are appropriately managed, investigated and resolved within required timeframes.

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- 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.

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- 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 workplace focused on accountability, service delivery, collaboration and ongoing business improvement.

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- 2+ years experience in an administration support role within local government or working in a politically sensitive environment

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- Previous experience with TechOne, Content Manager/TRIM, Authority or Pathway highly regarded

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- Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Business Administration or a closely related discipline.

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- Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive, management or strategic business support within a complex service delivery environment. /n
- Proven experience leading and supervising staff, coordinating workloads, developing team capabilities and maintaining high standards of customer service.

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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive correspondence, formal reports, briefing papers and responses to complex or sensitive issues.

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- Highly developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide informed recommendations.

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- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines, exercise sound judgement and maintain discretion and confidentiality.

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- Strong project management and coordination skills, including the ability to lead initiatives, monitor progress, manage risks and deliver outcomes.

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- Sound understanding of governance, risk management, administrative controls and records management.

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- Excellent stakeholder engagement, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

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- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint, with experience using business systems to manage information and reporting.

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- Ability to develop an understanding of departmental services, legislation, policies and procedures.

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/n For a confidential discussion, please contact Chloe Dallimore at [email protected]/n

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/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

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/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