Executive Operations Officer (Internal Only)

• Secondment Opportunity (July to early December)
• Be the key liaison across teams, execs, and stakeholders.
• 35-hour week

We’re recruiting for a 4.5-month secondment opportunity as Executive Operations Officer within the Planning & Environment Service Unit.

This dynamic role supports the Service Unit Managers by coordinating a broad range of high-level administrative duties, while providing guidance and advice on City of Newcastle policies and procedures. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the unit.

As the main interface between Service Unit Managers, staff, executive teams, Councillors, and both internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will be a confident communicator, highly organised, and customer-focused.

If you're ready to step into a fast-paced role that connects strategy and operations, we’d love to hear from you!

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it.

Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

Through your work, you’ll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.

The Business Operations & Customer Excellence Unit is part of the Planning & Environment Directorate, and this role reports to the Manager, Business Operations & Customer Excellence.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025

Remuneration:  $95,192.44 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Sherelle Charge 4974 2874 

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.