Executive Assistant

Working in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll provide high-level administrative and executive support to General Managers and/or the Mayor. This pivotal role will see you coordinate complex priorities, manage key stakeholder relationships, facilitate governance and executive processes, and support the delivery of Council's strategic objectives and community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As a trusted member of the Office of the CEO, you will:

• Manage complex diaries, schedules and competing priorities for General Managers and/or the Mayor.

• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Coordinate meetings and events, including agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.

• Monitor key deliverables, coordinate follow-up actions and support strategic initiatives.

• Manage executive records, correspondence and confidential information.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend Council, Committee and other official meetings, including after-hours work.

Position Description – Executive Assistant 

About You

You are a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Assistant with substantial experience supporting senior leaders in a complex environment. You thrive on managing competing priorities, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes with discretion and attention to detail.

You will:

• Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior Executive Assistant or executive support role.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Exercise sound judgement, initiative and professionalism when managing sensitive matters.
• Coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Be proficient in contemporary business systems and technology.
• Hold relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
• Hold a current Class C Driver's Licence.

Why join us?

At the City of Tea Tree Gully, you'll join a collaborative and supportive workplace where people genuinely care about their community and each other. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and be part of an organisation committed to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.

Apply today!

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Salary range is between $95,585 and $101,950 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Applications close 5pm on 16 October 2026. We will be actively shortlisting and interviewing during the application period and the position may be awarded before the advertised close date.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sonya Hedger – Executive Officer to the CEO & Leadership Support on 08 8397 7201. 

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