Executive Assistant – Chief Executive Officer
Job No:
BAW554
Location:
Drouin
• Band 6: Salary Range $93,934 – $102,389 + 12% super +monthly RDO
• Flex your coordination and support capabilities and make a difference in your community
• Enjoy a flexible working environment, where no two days are the same
• Full-time, permanent on-going role
This role will see you working as a true business partner to support the CEO and providing leadership to the administration support officer to the CEO Office.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Baw Baw Shire Council for a professional Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer.
This role will provide a challenging and diverse opportunity, working as a true business partner to support the CEO and Executive Leadership team, whilst providing leadership to the CEO Office administration support officer.
Being able to pre-empt situations including risks and desired outcomes will be second nature to you, as will your excellent judgement, initiative and high-level attention to detail.
Your exceptional, demonstrated organisational skills will assist you to seal your success in this pivotal and dynamic role.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful, qualified applicant will be an articulate communicator, with outstanding stakeholder management skills, who is able to develop excellent working relationships at Senior Management, Executive and Councillor level.
You will be a pragmatic and solutions focused professional, capably delivering high level written communication, including excellence in presentation and report writing and other forms of written commercial communication.
Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
• Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
• Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
• Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
• Career development opportunities.
• Study/development assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
• A thriving Social Club.
• Close to Public transport.
• Ample free parking nearby.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 28 December 2025 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
