Advertised Positions

• Temporary (Fixed Term) Full-time position, until February 2026
• Salary from $108,024 + Superannuation
• Flexible Work arrangement available
• Glen Waverley Location
• Applications close Sunday 19 January 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

About the Position

The Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Councillors position sits in the Corporate Governance & Legal team of the Corporate Services division of Council. The division encompasses several key areas aimed at enhancing the council's operations and service delivery, which include ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

This opportunity is a 12-month maternity leave placement from February 2025 – February 2026.

Skills and Experience

• Exemplary ability to liaise with public sector dignitaries, skillfully communicating with diplomacy
• Navigating and managing highly sensitive information with an informed and competent approach
• Profound ability to apply knowledge and process to solve arising issues, to drive highly effective outcomes
• Advanced skills in administrative and organisational management, with an accomplished ability to plan ahead, act and prepare documentation within guidelines, and to deadline
• Sound independent decision-making skills with an ability to operate at a high-functioning level during times of pressure
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills including ability to prepare correspondence, research reports and results

Requirements

• Flexibility in hours (after hours/ functions/events) as required
• Current drivers’ licence
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant in a similar role
• Excellence in verbal and written communication to contribute to workplace culture, the preparation of correspondence, and liaising broadly with others
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Amanda Sapolu, Manager Corporate Governance & Legal on 03 9518 3622 or at amanda.sapolu@monash.vic.gov.au.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.