Executive Assistant to Community Development
Shire of Ashburton
Remote (WA Preferred)
Government to Local (Government and Defence)
Part-Time to 0.8 FTE
Join the Shire of Ashburton as an Executive Assistant and play a key role supporting the Director Community Development and broader team to deliver services, projects and initiatives that benefit our communities.
About Us
The Shire of Ashburton services the administrative centre of Tom Price and the towns of Onslow, Pannawonica and Paraburdoo.
The Shire also encompasses the Aboriginal communities of Bindi Bindi, Wakathuni, Bellary, Youngaleena and Ngurawaana.
Our vision is to embrace our unique Pilbara environment and lifestyle, by developing vibrant, active and connected communities.
We believe that social values are worth fighting for, and that everyone deserves to share in the richness created from where we choose to invest, live and visit.
What's on Offer
- Salary range between 93,558 to 107,797 p.a. (plus 12k pro rata cost of living allowance).
- 6 weeks' annual leave plus an additional Annual Wellbeing Day.
- 300 Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance.
- Up to 21% Superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements and/or part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Secure local government employment in a supportive team environment.
About the Position
The Executive Assistant (Community Development) provides high-level administrative support to the Director Community Development while also assisting the broader directorate to ensure efficient and effective operations.
This varied role is ideal for a highly organised administration professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and providing exceptional support across a range of functions.
- Providing executive and administrative support to the Director Community Development.
- Preparing correspondence, reports, presentations and other documentation.
- Coordinating calendars, meetings, agendas and minutes.
- Organising travel, accommodation and logistics arrangements.
- Monitoring and maintaining directorate records, documentation and filing systems.
- Assisting with financial administration, including credit card reconciliations and tracking operational documentation.
- Delivering a high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing guidance and support to administration staff and assisting the wider team as required.
About You
- Demonstrated experience in an executive assistant, administration or similar support role.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Excellent written communication skills, including report and correspondence preparation.
- High levels of accuracy in record keeping, data entry and document management.
- A professional and customer-focused approach to stakeholder interactions.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Industrial Agreement 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Police Check and provide evidence of qualifications prior to commencement. We strongly encourage applicants to begin this process when applying.
The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.
Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify applicants.
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