Executive Officer to the General Manager and Lord Mayor

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

About the role

The Executive Officer plays a lead role in the coordination of high-quality strategy and policy guidance for the Offices of the General Manager and Lord Mayor to ensure alignment between operational objectives and the Wollongong Community Strategic Plan outcomes. The role contributes to our commitment to outstanding community service through effective engagement and productive relationships with local Members of Parliament, relevant Ministers, and other key stakeholders, to progress Council priorities.

This position works across the organisation establishing strong relationships and using connections to identify and manage information pathways which assist the General Manager and Lord Mayor in their roles.

There will be a keen focus on resolving complex customer and stakeholder matters in a political environment.

Salary up to $155,476.13 per annum, plus superannuation (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications).

About you

We are looking for a degree qualified candidate with significant experience in executive support and stakeholder management in an elected representative or executive environment.

You'll be adaptive, collaborative and a problem solver. You will welcome new challenges and have the courage to raise and overcome new issues as they arise.

You'll be an excellent communicator, able to influence, negotiate and build relationships with all levels of Council, our community and key stakeholders.

In addition to your technical expertise, you'll bring strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience to navigate the fast-paced, dynamic environment of the role. Collaboration and teamwork are your core motivators, as you work effectively across diverse groups, fostering inclusivity and cultural awareness.

You'll demonstrate ethical leadership, accountability, and a customer-centric mindset. You're always focused on delivering excellent service and community outcomes. Your innovative and forward-thinking approach ensures you contribute fresh ideas, while your strategic insight helps shape long-term, sustainable solutions. Above all, you are committed to continuous improvement, embodying Wollongong City Council's values and a deep dedication to serving the community.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

Interested?

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Questions? Get in touch with Todd Hopwood, Manager Customer and Business Integrity on

+61 2 42277684. All enquiries are confidential.

For assistance in submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4227 7065.

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 14 October 2024.

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo an employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.