PA to Director Corporate Services

Personal Assistant to Director Corporate Services

• Full Time, Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH
• Salary of up to $87,416.00 depending on experience

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in secretarial support to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of accountability, collaboration and trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional personal assistant with a passion for operations.

As the Personal Assistant to the Director of Corporate Services, you will work closely with the Director, providing efficient, effective, and confidential secretarial support whilst ensuring a professional and cooperative work environment within the directorate.

Some of your core functions include:

• Delivery of confidential and high quality secretarial and support services to the Director and other staff (as required) including, but not limited to word processing and researching information.
• Assist the Director in the management of correspondence including reviewing all correspondence regularly and preparing responses on behalf of the Director.
• Preparation of Agendas for the Council and Committee meetings.
• Preparation and distribution of Meeting Minutes with a public audience in live streamed Council and Committee Meetings.
• Achievement of timely and effective customer focused service including monitoring and assessment of all telephone, written and personal enquiries. Respond to enquiries or refer to relevant Director or officer if appropriate.
• Research and coordinate response to Councillor requests and assist in preparation of presentations to Councillors.
• Control and maintain appointments for the Director. Under general instruction or using own judgment, plan and organise meetings and appointments to ensure that the relevant officers and the necessary information are available. Attend and minute meetings as required.
• Assisting with financial management tasks including reviews of fees and charges, procurement duties and the monitoring of expenditure and monthly purchase orders.

Your preferred candidate will demonstrate the following skill set:

• Highly Developed secretarial and administrative skills.
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Secretary.
• Demonstrated experience in Preparing Agendas and Minutes.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, use initiative and be well-organised.

If this sounds like you, and you believe your experience and capabilities satisfy the criteria listed in the attached Position Description, we want to hear from you!

The Important Stuff!

An attractive salary of $87,416 per annum is on offer for the right candidate. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership.
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
• Two additional Local Government days off per year.
• The option of Purchased Leave.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.

About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Submit your cover letter and resume online by midday Monday 21st October 2024. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.