Executive Services Manager - Maternity Leave
Job No:
70710
Location:
Halls Creek, WA - The Heart of the Kimberley!
- Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - WA Local Government!
- Utilise your skills and expertise in local governance and experience the real Australian Outback!
- Enjoy an attractive base salary circa $85K + super + great benefits!
About the Shire of Halls Creek
The Shire of Halls Creek, located in northern Western Australia, boasts a progressive Council that is proactively facing the challenges and opportunities that come with being an outback Council.
Halls Creek, a growing town at the heart of the Kimberley region, is a busy service hub for surrounding pastoralists, Aboriginal communities and travelers exploring northern Western Australia region.
Situated in the heart of the Kimberley, Halls Creek is a cultural epicenter with six great art centres. It is also a gateway to many world-renowned natural attractions, including the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle ranges of Purnululu National Park and Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater (the second largest on Earth!)
Due to its elevated, inland position, Halls Creek has the best climate in the Kimberley region and is just 1200 kms from Darwin, 700 kms from Broome and 1050 kms to Alice Springs.
The Shire of Halls Creek Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional owners of the district.
About the Opportunity
The Shire of Halls Creek has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Services Manager to join their senior management team in Halls Creek, WA. This is a maternity cover role with a fixed term of nine months.
The Executive Services Manager is responsible for the provision of administrative and corporate support to the Chief Executive Office (CEO). In this dynamic and challenging role, you will effectively contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the local government, as well as offer expertise on matters of governance. In addition, you will also provide Human Resources (HR) administration, with support from the Executive Services Assistant.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Oversee and manage the provision of administrative support to the Council and CEO;
- Ensure that the Council's registers are kept up-to-date and compliant with regulations;
- Provide expertise on issues of governance and help to facilitate strong working relationships and effective communications between the Shire, CEO, Council and Community;
- Organise civic receptions, regional meetings, Ministerial visits and matters of protocol;
- Assist with internal employee relations issues and complete all relevant HR administration, including appointments, exists and performance reviews;
- Ensure that all documents required by the Executive Services department are registered and managed in accordance with the Document Management Plan; and
- Comply with Occupational Safety and Health legislation and promote safe work practices.
The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Politics, Law or Business in combination with two years' experience in governance within the public sector, ideally a WA local government. In addition, a Diploma in Local Government and previous experience working with Aboriginal communities or organisations will be held in high regard.
To succeed in this role, you will have sound knowledge of local government practices and protocols, including demonstrated understanding of the WA Local Government Act 1995 and relevant Regulations.
As an exemplary communicator, both written and verbal, you will exercise diplomacy, tact and sound judgement. You will also have superior organisation and time-management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Proficiency with computers, particularly email and Microsoft Word and Excel, is essential.
Working in a supportive and collaborative team environment, you must have proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
If you are an analytical and proactive professional who is looking for an exciting secondment with the opportunity to experience life in the real Australian Outback - this is definitely the role for you!
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy an attractive base salary circa $85,000 (pro rata). In addition, you will have access to a great range of benefits, including:
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata);
- Furnished housing and subsidised rent;
- Generous TIL provision;
- Matching super (5%) on top of Superannuation Guarantee Levy;
- Free ADSL connection at residence;
- Generous telephone call, water and electricity allowance;
- Free uniform clothing;
- Professional Membership subsidy;
- Professional Development (conferences); and
- Opportunity for salary sacrifice.
Please note: Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police clearance prior to commencing work.
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