Secretariat Support Officer

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Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Category
Administration & Office Support
Salary
Posted
01-May-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Andrew Murphy
Reference
186570
The Secretariat Support Officer provides high‑level administrative and secretariat support to Council, Councillor Workshops and Committees. The role is responsible for coordinating Council meetings, preparing business papers, taking accurate minutes, and supporting effective governance processes across the organisation.
This position works closely with Councillors, senior leaders, and internal stakeholders and requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and support Meetings of Council, Councillor Workshops and Committee meetings
  • Prepare, distribute and manage Council, Committee and Workshop papers and presentations
  • Attend meetings and workshops, take minutes, and track actions and outcomes
  • Provide high‑quality administrative, business and project support to the Secretariat function
  • Support Council staff in the use of business paper and records management systems
  • Manage incoming correspondence and act as a key point of contact for Secretariat enquiries
  • Assist with training, conferences and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
  • Certificate IV in Business (Administration) or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience supporting Council, Board or senior executive meetings
  • Strong experience in high‑level administration, minute taking and report preparation
  • Proficient in MS Office and electronic document/records management systems
  • Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to manage competing deadlines
  • Professional, discreet and confident working with senior stakeholders
If you are interested in this role, please apply now!
 


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, 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
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