Executive Operations Officer (Internal Only)

• Temporary secondment until January 2027
• 35-hour week

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.

Are you ready to step into a dynamic role at the heart of City of Newcastle’s operations? As the Executive Operations Officer, you’ll be the trusted right hand to the Executive Manager, driving high level administrative support and strategic coordination across a diverse and fast paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence outcomes, guide teams, and ensure seamless day to day operations through expert knowledge of CN policies and procedures.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be the key interface between leadership, staff, Councillors, and external stakeholders delivering exceptional service, managing complex communications, and mentoring others to elevate performance. If you thrive on variety, impact, and collaboration, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference while showcasing your leadership and operational expertise.

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.

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: Tuesday 4 November 2025

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

 Contact: Lynn Duffy - Executive Manager Community & Recreation - 02 4974 2688

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.