Personal Assistant to Executive Manager

Full-time Permanent Position

Level 3, Salary $81,778 to $87,744 + Superannuation

The Role:

As a Personal Assistant, you will use your excellent time management and organisational skills to assist in planning and managing the operations of the Division.

This role will provide the successful candidate with a challenging, rewarding and exciting career opportunity within one of the fastest growing Council’s in the State.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide high quality administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Manager and the

Infrastructure and Operations Division more broadly

Coordinating agenda reports and taking minutes for various Council/Committee meetings;

Assisting with the preparation of key corporate documents

Ensure accurate electronic filing and retrieval of documents in the council’s records management system.

Assist in planning and coordination infrastructure projects, including tracking progress and deadlines.

Organise and coordinate meetings, site visits and conferences.

Assist with personal errands and tasks as required by the Executive Manager.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in all matters.

Your Profile:

Experience in Local Government will be highly regarded but is not essential for this role.

Certificate in Business Administration

Experience providing senior executive level support.

Demonstrated experience in an administrative role in a busy office environment.

Extensive experience in producing agendas and minutes.

High level experience working in windows-based computerised systems, web technologies, software applications, work processing and the Microsoft Suite of products.

Experience in researching general information and preparing responses on behalf of others.

Accurate record keeping skills and attention to detail, including the ability to track the progress of ongoing matters.

Working knowledge of relevant legislation related to the role, particularly the Local Government Act 1999

Some out of hours work will be required for the role, which will be managed in accordance with the flexible working arrangements provided for in Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

About Us

The Town of Gawler is one of South Australia’s most significant historic towns and is one of the state’s fastest growing Local Government Areas. Adjacent to the Barossa Valley and within an hour’s drive to the heart of Adelaide, Gawler provides its residents with the benefits of country living, town services and easy access to large city amenities in an area combining heritage and modern facilities.

Employees at the Town of Gawler live our corporate values: Teamwork, Integrity, Collaboration, Creativity and Positivity. We are incredibly welcoming and provide a safe and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity. Different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs produces innovation and excellence.

How to Apply and Enquiries:

For further information regarding the role please contact Whendee Young, Executive Manager Infrastructure and Operations on (08) 8522 9285.

To be considered for the position, please address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description that can be downloaded from our website https://www.gawler.sa.gov.au/your-council/careers and include a covering letter and current resume.

All applications must be addressed to the CEO, Chris Cowley, and be submitted via email only to: [email protected]

Council is an equal opportunity employer that is passionate about embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that believe they meet the criteria of the position.

Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.

General enquiries can be made to the Manager People and Culture, Bonnie Williams on (08) 8522 9291.

Application Deadline: Monday 2 June 2025 by 5pm