About us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and a finalist in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• And much, much more!

About the role and the team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised individual with great administrative and people skills to join our Executive Services team as an Executive Assistant on a permanent full-time basis.

The Executive Services team provides professional and confidential executive support to Council’s Executive Leadership Team, Mayor and Councillors.

The position reports to the Executive Officer and provides support primarily to Council’s Directors in Council’s Executive Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be proactive and adept at handling a variety of matters with tact, professionalism and confidentiality while establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

No two days are the same in the Executive Services team, with a variety of tasks and topics from across Council handled every day. We work in strategic partnership with members of Council’s executive team to ensure timely and effective outcomes for Council and the community. Our team is helpful and supportive of one another, flexible in our approach to the workload, and each team member brings a variety of individual strengths and knowledge to the group.

While the Executive Services team is based at the Civic Centre in Penrith, we embrace Council’s Finding Balance philosophy, offering flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements. We work together to balance our individual needs and working preferences, the needs of our colleagues, our customers and Council.

Essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in business administration or other relevant field, or enrolled and actively working towards qualification.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective and efficient executive support to Senior Executives
• Demonstrated ability to confidentially and professionally manage highly sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills and a demonstrated solutions focus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate potential problems/issues
• Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working within a government agency or political environment
• Experience using a range of Council’s software applications including MS Office, recordkeeping and finance systems

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $92,765.00 - $107,380.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation.

How to apply:

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet and address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.

For further information about the position, please contact Sharne Peake, Executive Officer, on 4732 7761.

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