Kempsey Shire Council

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Executive Assistant PN 2061

Job No: KSC103
Location: Kempsey

About us    

Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for genuine hospitality, its pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rocky river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. 

The opportunity    

We have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic person with exceptional communication and customer service skills to join our team to provide administrative and project support to the Mayor.  To be successful in this position you should hold a Certificate IV in Business Administration or similar; possess a high level of professionalism, diplomacy and confidentiality; and be able to interact with people at all levels.  Ideally, you will possess excellent research, analytical and writing skills, and have experience dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

On offer

In return, you will be rewarded by:

  • Opportunities to collaborate and achieve
  • Career development
  • Being empowered and enabled to inspire others
  • Recognition and a market based remuneration package
  • A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance

Key accountabilities

The tasks will include but are not limited to:

  • Providing confidential and professional administrative support to the Mayor, including the research and drafting of correspondence, speeches and presentations
  • Managing the day-to-day running of the Mayor’s office by providing effective diary, travel and administrative support
  • Ensuring that the Mayor is properly briefed prior to attending meetings and functions
  • Liaising with Elected Council Members and the general public to coordinate activities and attendance at meetings and community functions
  • Coordinate the administrative functions relating to the Mayor’s attendance at Council or community events
  • Work with Council’s Communications team in coordinating the Mayor’s response to media enquiries.

For more information regarding this role please contact Lynne O'Dwyer on 0265663200

Closing Date:  8:30am Monday 2 July 2018

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below and provide the following information:

  • A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.
  • Your current CV or resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees

Please note:   You will need to complete your application in one sitting as you will not be able to save the application or return to it at a later date. 

You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received. Thank you, and good luck with your application.

Further information:

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact Human Resources on 02 6566 3200 or by emailing jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

 

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