At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-level support to the General Manager and Mayor while coordinating administrative functions.
- Company: Join the Gilgandra Shire Council, a vibrant community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, generous leave options, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent career growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Cert IV in Business Administration or equivalent experience, plus strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 49.3 - 49.3 $ per hour.
Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Mayor! Full-time, up to 35 hours per week, with flexibility to negotiate. Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year! Weekly pay cycle. Salary range $41.08 - $49.30 per hour.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position provides high-level executive support to the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors, and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). By ensuring effective coordination of administrative and governance functions, the role enables the organisation’s leaders to focus on the achievement of Council’s strategic objectives. The position also provides broader administrative support across Council to ensure efficient operations and quality service to the community.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
- Current Driver Licence
- Minimum Cert IV in Business Administration (or equivalent) or extensive experience in a similar position
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an executive assistant role or equivalent
- Highly developed workplace organisational skills
- Advanced skills in using Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office Programs
- Sound written and interpersonal skills possessing a customer first focus with an ability to liaise with people at all levels
BENEFITS
- Weekly pay cycle
- 12% employer contribution to superannuation
- 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
- Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
- Subsidised corporate wardrobe
- Ongoing learning and development
- 15 days sick leave
- Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!
Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Friday 17 October 2025.
ENQUIRIES
General Manager, David Neeves or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800.
ABOUT GILGANDRA
Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size. Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.
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