$49.72 + super per hour
Full-time | April 2026 – September 2026
South East Suburbs
A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a high‑performing Executive Office within a local government organisation. This is a temporary full‑time assignment providing high‑level administrative and executive support to the CEO and Mayor-equivalent leadership stakeholders.
We are seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can manage competing priorities, and is confident handling confidential and sensitive matters with absolute professionalism.
About the Role
In this position, you will provide comprehensive executive support including:
- Complex diary and email management
- Drafting and preparing correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes
- Managing incoming communication and determining appropriate action
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including government, ratepayers and community groups
- Coordinating travel, events and civic functions
- Maintaining records and documentation within a document management system
- Managing confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Monitoring expenditure and managing purchasing in line with policy
About You
You will bring:
- Experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives
- High-level proficiency across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and thrive under pressure
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including dealing with challenging enquiries
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
- A relevant qualification (degree/diploma) OR substantial equivalent experience
- Valid right to work in Australia
- National Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Pre-employment health declaration
If you are an organised, proactive and professional Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now
with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
