Executive Officer to the Mayor & Council - [Archived Advertisement]

• Permanent, Full Time Position
• Salary circa $90k p.a. + super
• Convenient Preston Location, close to train and tram with flexible work arrangements

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
Darebin City Council’s Office of the CEO is going through an exciting expansion period, and we’re seeking enthusiastic, innovative and talented people to join our organisation. We’re passionate about delivering best-practice service to our vibrant community.

In this busy and rewarding role, you will work closely with the Civic Events Officer to provide executive and administrative support services to the Mayor and Councillors in the Office of the Chief Executive and direct support to the Executive Officer to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Executive Officer is responsible for the preparation, collation and distribution of business papers, agendas and other documents and correspondence. This role will also research, prioritise and follow up on issues and concerns on behalf of the CEO, Mayor and Councillors including those of a sensitive or confidential nature

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration and/or extensive relevant experience and expertise
• Knowledge of and experience in providing professional advisory, research and executive administrative support to an executive level position within a complex organisation
• Ability to manage a dynamic workload with competing priorities and handle complex and sensitive situations whilst providing excellent customer service
• Strong organisational skills including prioritising multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making capability with proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

You will need a flexible availability to be able to attend out of hours meetings including Council meetings, community events and briefing sessions.

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices including working from home options, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
Darebin values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

Queries can be directed to recruitment@darebin.vic.gov.au 

Applications close on Sunday 1st August at 11.30pm.

The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.