Position Details:
- Work type: Permanent, Fulltime
- Location: Mundubbera
Why work with us?
There really is no better place to live, work and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett. Home to 6 main townships plus quaint villages, the region boasts incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle.
Work-life balance, this role offers a 9-day fortnight allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.
Community and connection, find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.
Affordable living, enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.
Rural lifestyle, enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.
Rewarding career, this is an exciting time to be joining the team. North Burnett Regional Council offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.
Find out more about Mundubbera in our NORTH BURNETT VISITORS GUIDE.
About the role
Council is seeking to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to the General Manager Works. This position will offer the opportunity to work at a high level across a variety of functions within Council, including Civil Works, Water & Wastewater, Project Management and Assets, Facilities & Fleet. Acting as the primary point of contact for the General Manager Works, you will provide a high level of professionalism and customer service to both internal and external customers.
About you
You will work effectively to manage time, plan, organise and prioritise your own work, have high attention to detail and ability to perform work with a high level of accuracy. Exercise sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in the performance of work.
Demonstrated data entry and word processing skills, and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint), and Council’s Information Management Systems (MagiQ Documents, MagiQ Enterprise), or ability to rapidly acquire same.
You will have a Certificate IV in Business Administration/Local Government or other relevant disciplines or equivalent experience in the workplace and an unrestricted driver’s licence – C class.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide confidential support and personal assistant functions to the General Manager
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including other levels of government, business sector and the general public to answer enquiries, arrange appointments and follow up issues on behalf of the General Manager.
- Research and analyse information to prepare correspondence, reports to Council, agendas and minutes on behalf of the General Manager and to monitor follow up actions.
- Day to day management of meeting schedules, managing the General Manager’s workflows to ensure milestones are met and prioritising work, in a fast paced and often complex environment with competing deadlines.
- Organising functions and events involving the Senior Management Team.
- Assist in the day-to-day management and administration of the organisation through liaison with Council’s Senior Management Team, ensuring timeframes are met and follow-up actions attended to.
- Coordinate Council’s Meeting Support function by providing high quality, accurate and timely administrative support for Council’s statutory.
- Provide support to Council’s Senior Management Team Meetings, including the preparation of agendas, preparation of meeting outcomes and attending to any follow up actions.
Benefits of working at Council
- Be part of a passionate and talented team
- Competitive salaries, plus 12% superannuation
- Generous leave provisions
- Healthy work/life balance
- Rostered days off (RDO)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee ‘Study Assistance’ scheme
- Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters
Applications close: 10:00pm, Sunday 27 October 2024
Contact: For further information regarding this position please contact Jeni Codner on 0447 153 948 or Darren on 0499 781 280 from the People and Performance Team.
Additional Information: Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.
The North Burnett Regional Council is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer. To be considered for this position, you must have adequate unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
Love the role and looking for accommodation?
North Burnett Region offers affordable accommodation options, particularly if you are looking at getting into the housing market. Please contact our local real-estate agents directly to discuss potential opportunities.
If you are looking for short-term/rental accommodation, again, please contact our local Real Estate agents directly to discuss suitable options.
North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.