Description : Personal Assistant. Company : City of Canada Bay. Location : Remote in Sydney NSW

Location: Drummoyne, Sydney

• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
• Permanent full time – 35 hours per week
• Participation in Council’s 9 day fortnight scheme

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing high-level administrative support in a professional and timely manner to support the achievement of the Community, Culture & Leisure Division’s objectives. On a daily basis you will, but not limited to:

• Provide high-level administrative services, exercising discretion, initiative and confidentiality to support the Director and the Division
• Coordinate the Director's schedule, arrangements for meetings and appointments, including preparation of agendas, minutes and follow up correspondence.
• Ensure that all customer requests, tasks and correspondence assigned to the Director, Community, Culture & Leisure are resolved and actioned in a timely manner.
• Draft correspondence/business files/presentations/statistics/reports through the effective use of electronic based software applications and office equipment.
• Ensure all relevant business data/information is recorded, maintained and safely stored in order to contribute to timely responses to urgent requests for information, briefings or advice.

About the person

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Business Administration and/or experience in a similar role
• Highly developed computer skills, preferably in MS Office
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• An ability to work independently, a sound understanding of the business of local government and demonstrated ability to work within a political environment are also highly regarded.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $68,647 to $78,944 annual salary + super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• Additional 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Russell Wolfe on 02 9911 6561 or email [email protected]

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How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday 18 June 2023 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0076 or email [email protected] to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.

The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure, WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.

“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.