Job details
| Location: | Parramatta |
| Salary: | $43.89 per hour |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-111539 |
| Posted: | 9 months ago |
Job description
Lord Mayor and Councillor Support Officer - Government Contract- Immediate start, initial contract through to 30th August 2024 with view to extend
- $44.89ph + super
- Parramatta location
- Full time, Monday to Friday
This position also has a key responsibility in strengthening the ability of the Lord Mayor and Councillors to fulfil their role, working closely with other staff in the delivery of induction, learning and development programs.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Providing secretarial support including examining and prioritising correspondence, taking follow up action and preparing draft replies where appropriate
- Screening visitors and telephone calls and refer/follow up accordingly
- Organising Councillors’ schedules and meetings
- Providing documented responses to constituents on behalf of the Lord Mayor and Councillors
- Drafting correspondence and reports
- Scheduling meetings, events, conferences and appointments - Diary and calendar managements
- Ensuring the Lord Mayor and Councillors are provided with all necessary stationery, printing and other equipment to effectively fulfill their roles
- Exercising discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality in a highly political environment
- Other ad-hoc duties as required
- Previous experience in a high level administrative support role, within a Government environment is highly beneficial
- Highly organised with a strong attention to detail
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Team player
APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.