Applications Close: 3:00pm, Tuesday, 27 May, 2025

The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Executive Assistant Office of the Mayor

Position Number: POS0806

This dynamic full-time position will play an important role in providing high-level executive and strategic support, ensuring seamless time management, confidentiality and professionalism. You'll be at the heart of delivering exceptional service to stakeholders, applying keen political judgment to help the Mayor navigate and fulfill both statutory and community responsibilities. Additionally, you'll work closely with the CEO’s office to guarantee consistent and effective executive support across our organisation.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

· Proven history of developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships with people from a variety of government, commercial and community backgrounds.

· Outstanding verbal, writing and editing skills including the ability to draft letters, speeches, correspondence and briefs to a high standard.

· Ability to respond to multiple issues and requests and coordinate and organise activities at the same time.

· Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion including the ability to persuade, influence, communicate and tactfully convey sensitive matters.

· Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Lorraine Wyatt, Team Leader Executive Support on 03 6323 3137.

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected] OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected], noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Tuesday, 27 May, 2025.