Deliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference in our beautiful and unique region..

• Status – part-time (0.80 FTE 30.4hours). Based at Daylesford
• Classified Band 5 Starting at $35.35 per week plus superannuation

About us

Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour.

Our main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford, only 90 km northwest of Melbourne. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. Kick off your career here or bring your experience to help serve our community.

"I absolutely love working in Local Government! Sometimes it isn’t easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and visitors means you won’t be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won’t be disappointed." Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)

How you’ll make a difference

Are you a responsive and agile professional, who is adept working in a dynamic people-focused environment? We’re seeking a confident and energetic Executive Assistant to support our Director of Performance and Transformation and provide dedicated support to our Councillor group.

Our ideal candidate

You’ll be the go-to person for Councillor coordination, directorate-wide support, and support for the Director Performance and Transformation.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is calm, friendly, and diplomatic in managing multiple personalities and priorities.
• Delivers exceptional service to internal teams and elected officials.
• Uses technology to organise, plan, and streamline workflows.
• Works independently with resilience and adaptability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of transformation, governance, and community leadership—supporting both strategic direction and civic engagement.

What Hepburn can offer you?

What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne.

• Flexible working arrangements with this part-time position able to spread the hours across either four or five days of the week to support the candidate.
• This role will have specific days where in-person attendance is required to support the Councillor agenda and will have the ability to work up to 50% from home.

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning

How to apply

Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria.

If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Brooke Holmes, Director Performance and Transformation on 0439 312 593.

If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email [email protected]

Applications close Monday 8 September 2025 at 6.00pm

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

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