At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-level admin support to the General Manager in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the City of Perth, a forward-thinking local government.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while supporting community aspirations in a vibrant city.
- Qualifications: Experience in executive support and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 108107 - 108107 $ per year.
As the Executive Support Officer at the City of Perth, you will provide high-level administrative and project support to enable the effective, efficient and timely management of the General Manager Planning and Sustainability’s schedule, priorities and workflows. Reporting to the General Manager Planning and Sustainability within our Planning and Sustainability Alliance, your responsibilities would primarily include:
- Proactively managing the General Manager’s diary, correspondence, recordkeeping and Alliance communications;
- Coordinating agendas, minutes, actions and supporting materials for internal and external meetings;
- Preparing and quality-assuring executive documentation, including briefing notes, reports, presentations and speaking notes;
- Monitoring Alliance records, registers and workflows to ensure documents are accurate, compliant and delivered on time;
- Providing project support and implementing improvements to administrative systems, processes and reporting.
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Demonstrated experience supporting an executive leader or working at an equivalent level;
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
- The initiative and judgment to work autonomously while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Eligibility: To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
- A right to work in Australia, such as a birth certificate, current passport or current visa;
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within the preceding three months.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact careers team, 08 9461 3205 or e-mail careers@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.
Executive Support Officer in Perth employer: City of Perth
The City of Perth is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of a vibrant city. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while contributing to the city's vision of becoming a premier events destination. Enjoy a supportive culture that values community engagement and celebrates the unique advantages of working in a bustling urban setting.
