Executive Assistant to Director Community Planning

• Permanent full time
• $91,011 - $95,661 + super
• Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.75%
• Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gym membership, and corporate health discounts

Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.

About the role:

This is more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. You'll be the key coordinator behind a busy Directorate, managing executive workflow, complex schedules, high-level correspondence and sensitive stakeholder matters that help shape our growing community.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and can confidently juggle competing priorities while maintaining discretion and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the Director's diary, correspondence and executive priorities
• Preparing reports, briefings and high-quality executive documentation
• Coordinating Elected Member enquiries and stakeholder communications
• Supporting Directorate meetings, action tracking and key projects
• Monitoring budgets, invoices and administrative processes
• Building strong relationships across the organisation while driving continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience supporting senior executives in a complex organisation
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously

Pre-employment requirements:

• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance
• Right to work in Australia

If you are an experienced Executive Assistant seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of your current resume and cover letter.

Enquiries: Gary Barbour - Director Community Planning on (08) •••• •476 or Human Resources on (08) •••• •727.

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Sunday, 13th of September. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.