Personal Assistant to Director Environment and Community Management (Maternity Relief)

Job No: LMC91

Location: Leichhardt

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2015 AEST

Maternity Relief Position Up To 12 Months

Vibrant and energetic, the Inner West is a great place to work and play. Famous for its eateries and shops, the Leichhardt LGA is steeped in history and cultural heritage, providing a challenge for our professional staff to help deliver a sustainable and livable community.

The main objective of this position is :

1. To provide the Director with high quality, accurate, timely and professional executive assistance and to ensure effective customer service, communication, administration and co‑ordination of matters involving Councillors, the community, General Manager, Senior Management Team, Section Managers and staff across the organisation.
2. Act as a point of contact for Councillors, Senior Management Team and members of the public.

Salary

$63,154 to $70,127 per annum (pro rata) plus super

Benefits

One RDO per fortnight for full time staff, paid parental leave; generous study assistance; easy public transport or bicycle to work; health incentives

Requirements

ESSENTIAL

1. Demonstrated experience in a similar role is essential.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
3. Ability to work in a high pressure environment, prioritise and achieve strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
4. Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
5. Effective inter-personal skills and experience in dealing with people at executive and senior representative level.
6. Strong organisational skills and ability to meet competing deadlines.
7. High level computer literacy and experience, including MS Office suite, advanced typing and word processing skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to readily acquire and apply new information
9. Knowledge and understanding with a commitment to implement EEO & WH&S principles.
10. Ability to work well within a small team environment.
11. Ability to undertake wide range of duties including hospitality.
12. Awareness and understanding of Local Government issues and functions.
13. The position holder must be prepared to work additional hours to meet the demands of the position.

 DESIRABLE

1. Experience in Local Government and familiarity with information management systems used in local government in particular Electronic Document Management Systems ( Leichhardt Council uses Dataworks/ECM), GEAC Pathways and Finance One
2. NSW Class C Drivers License
3. Knowledge of Council policies and procedures.
4. Higher School Certificate or equivalent, with additional qualifications.
5. Experience in conflict resolution.

Enquiries

Nelly Freitas and Peter Conroy on 02 93679098

Closing Date

Sunday 16 August 2015

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the Essential & Desirable requirements. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.

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