Executive Assistant to CEO
- Leading Council, great culture
- Picton location, Hybrid working arrangements
- Permanent Full-Time
- Salary commencing from $95,603 + 12% Superannuation
- 35-hour week with Flex-Time system
About the opportunity:
Wollondilly is a leader in local government, with a great culture, and is at an exciting time as we shape the future of our Shire as one of the fastest growing in Australia. We are seeking a highly professional and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support and be the right hand person to the CEO in a high performing, fun and dynamic environment. This role requires an individual who acts with integrity, discretion and professionalism at all times, demonstrating sound judgement and a strong commitment to ethical conduct. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging, write persuasively and confidently convey complex information to a range of stakeholders. With a strong customer and community focus, you will anticipate needs, respond promptly to requests and ensure a high standard of service in all interactions. You will be highly organised, take initiative, and consistently deliver quality outcomes with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities and supporting the achievement of organisational goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and capable professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, driving results and providing high level executive support.
To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in a senior executive assistant role with superior organisation skills and attention to detail, whilst requiring minimal direction or supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
- Significant experience in complex minute taking.
- The ability and commitment to work flexible working hours including attending meetings outside of ordinary working hours.
- Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement particularly process, system and work practice improvement.
- Exceptional written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in political environment and foster positive working relationships with elected members.
- Ability to provide high level customer service to internal and external customers in often unusual or complex situations.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative and innovation when investigating, analysing & solving problems or taking advantage of opportunities.
- Ability to complete ongoing planning involving complexity to ensure effective contribution to work programs.
- Tertiary Qualifications in Business Administration or equivalent and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
What we can offer you:
Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities. We’re also home to significant growth, with over 32,000 homes due in Wilton and Appin over the coming decades making us one of the fastest growing LGAs in Australia.
Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental in what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;
- Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
- Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
- Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
- Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Want to find out more?
Further Information: Ben Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, 02 4677 9627.
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday, 4 May 2026.
Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform will be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.
All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.
Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.
