This fast-paced role will include managing the directors’ diaries, making travel arrangements for staff, administrative tasks and anything required to keep the day-to-day operations moving smoothly.
The role will be central in maintaining and enhancing key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally. The Executive Services Officer must be prepared to deal confidently, effectively and promptly with a wide range of issues and projects. The role works with minimal supervision and demonstrates initiative to ensure deadlines are met.
To be successful in the role you will be a great team player who is quick to develop good relationships, is driven, hardworking, collaborative, solutions-oriented and passionate in delivering quality outcomes for our organisation.
As the successful candidate, you will also be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria.
- Experience in an Executive Assistant role or similar.
- High-level organisational skills with experience in managing and prioritising workflow.
- Demonstrated initiative and capacity to solve problems and make decisions to achieve defined objectives.
- Great computer literacy and application of Microsoft Office products and cloud-based software.
- High level communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Working with Wodonga Council
Wodonga is a vibrant and growing city ideally situated on the Murray River with surrounding hills, rich agricultural valleys, adjacent wineries and historic towns. Wodonga is one of the fastest-growing cities in Victoria and is undergoing major redevelopment in the city. Experience a sense of pride by joining an organisation that works directly with and for our local community.
Locals enjoy short commute times, an extensive track and trail network in which to soak up the great outdoors and a lifestyle at the centre of a diverse region offering award-winning wineries, historic townships, snow and water play and much more.
Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including employee health and wellbeing programs, flexible work arrangements and career pathways and opportunities.
The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect.
Wodonga Council strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity; and, from every age and ethnic background.
As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy the benefits of:
- flexible work arrangements;
- a healthy and safe environment;
- access to our fitness passport; and
- learning and development opportunities.
Applications and Enquiries
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Application method
Applicants will be required to attach a document addressing each of the key selection criteria (listed above), resume and a brief cover letter.
Support on how to address selection criteria can be found here; applications not addressing selection criteria may not be considered.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of a National Police Check and Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate prior to commencement.
Applications close Sunday 5:00pm, December 5, 2021.