Executive Assistant & Media

• Join a dedicated team and oversee media releases and executive support!
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with relocation assistance (negotiable for the right candidate) plus ongoing learning and development, 15 days accumulative annual sick leave and access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program)!
• Salary circa $74,011 - $84,427 PLUS super & MORE!

Here at Tenterfield Shire Council, our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle" through a range of collaborative initiatives with our community.

We are a close-knit and dedicated team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services.
We really live and breathe our values each and every day.
They are:

• I ntegrity:
  ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
  
• C ommunity focus:
  delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
  
• A ccountability:
  accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
  
• R espect:
  treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
  
• E xcellence:
  being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.
  

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success.
In this role, you will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.

We are now looking for a full-time Executive & Media Assistant based in Tenterfield, NSW .

Your primary responsibility will be providing high-level administrative support to the General Manager, Mayor, and Councillors, while also managing media relationships and overseeing council communications.

In this role, you will provide executive assistance to the General Manager and Mayor, managing their correspondence, public inquiries, and diary arrangements.
You will be responsible for coordinating travel, conferences, and civic receptions, as well as liaising with Councillors regarding their attendance at functions and council events.
Key tasks include preparing business papers, taking minutes, managing committee meetings, and developing media releases while fostering media relations.
Additionally, you will oversee the council's website and social media platforms, prepare reports, conduct research, and manage the council's community newsletter and promotional content.
You will also monitor and maintain council records, ensuring confidentiality, and ensuring compliance with workplace health, safety, and equal employment standards.

To qualify, you will need previous experience working in a similar role or a media communication role .
A minimum of three years' experience providing administrative support to senior management and/or committees will be considered essential.
Previous local government experience will be well regarded though is not considered essential.

Candidates who possess a Certificate IV in Administration or other formal qualifications in business will also be held in high regard.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Proficiency in database management and social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to take minutes and prepare professional reports
• Strong planning and problem-solving ability
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential information

As our ideal candidate, you will possess the following soft skills :
strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills that allow you to effectively manage tasks and people, even under pressure.
You will also exhibit integrity, reliability, and the ability to handle matters diplomatically .
Your dedication to fostering productive working relationships and maintaining high levels of professionalism will make you an excellent fit for this role.

This is an opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to take ownership of their work and contribute to a dynamic, supportive team environment here at Tenterfield Shire Council.

Please Note:
The successful candidate must have a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and hold, or be willing to obtain, a National Criminal History Record Check prior to commencing employment.

This role comes with a salary circa $74,011 - $84,427 + super dependent on experience.
You will also have access to fantastic benefits, including a 9-day fortnight, ongoing professional development opportunities and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

This is your opportunity to get out of the city and enjoy a quiet and relaxing life in this beautiful and picturesque part of Regional New South Wales.
Relocation assistance is highly negotiable, and we will help and support your move to Tenterfield.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait - !