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

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/n Contract: 3 months | Immediate Start/n

/n Hourly Pay Rate: $86 p/h + Super/n

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- Provide high-level executive and business support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), delivering a professional, responsive and customer-focused service to the Executive and Management Teams and external stakeholders.

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- Liaise closely with the Lord Mayor’s Office to ensure alignment and consistency on key matters, while identifying and managing potential political and reputational risks.

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- Coordinate the flow of communication between the CEO, Executive Directors, Group Managers, Council staff and external stakeholders, ensuring matters are addressed efficiently and resolved in a timely manner.

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- Prepare and coordinate high-quality executive briefs, submissions, reports, correspondence, presentations and other documentation, undertaking research as required.

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- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the CEO is kept informed of key issues, developments and sensitive matters.

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- Proactively manage and escalate complex or sensitive issues, including those of a political or reputational nature, working collaboratively with relevant teams to achieve appropriate outcomes.

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- Manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritise appointments and coordinate executive meetings to ensure effective time management and scheduling.

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- Oversee CEO correspondence, including receiving, recording, acknowledging and responding to communications within required timeframes.

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- Maintain accurate records, databases and information management systems, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.





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- Contribute to the development and improvement of administrative systems, processes and business practices, as well as coordinate special projects and initiatives as directed by the CEO.

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- Provide general executive administration support, including minute taking, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, conference bookings, training and stationery management.

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- Coordinate all administrative requirements for CEO meetings, including preparing and distributing agendas, taking minutes, managing follow-up actions and organising hospitality for visitors.

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- Welcome and assist visitors, screen incoming telephone calls and proactively research and resolve enquiries on behalf of the CEO where possible.

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- Local government experience.

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

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- Proven experience in providing high level executive, secretarial and business support services to

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- 5 plus years’ experience in a similar position

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- Demonstrated experience communicating with a range of senior Executives and Councilors or Board members with diverse, competing and complex needs.

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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 setting 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 Assistant to the CEO (Sydney)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Sydney