Executive Assistant

Three-year contract, full-time hours
Level 6
Salary range from $94,552 $100,916 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

About the team

The Community and Place Directorate cover a broad portfolio including Statutory Planning Services, Health, Building, Heritage, Emergency Management, Ranger Services, Arts, Culture and Events, Sport and Recreation, Community Facility Planning, Community Wellbeing and Library Services

About the role

The Executive Assistant provides high-quality administrative support for the Director Community and Place and the Community and Place Leadership Team including managing executive schedules, committee agenda and minutes, coordinating council and committee reports, supporting financial processes, and assisting with project management and governance as well as being first point of contact for enquiries.

About you

• Previous experience in business administration or project coordination is essential.
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills, and a commitment to customer service will enable you to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Ability to work with initiative, discretion and sound judgement.
• Having a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.

All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.

What we offer

The Town of Bassendean offers a competitive remuneration package and a supportive work environment that values professional development and work-life balance. We provide access to flexible working arrangements where appropriate, ongoing training and career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including access to health and wellbeing programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages.

Adjustments and support are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Employment information pack

Would you like to know more?

Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact Human Resources via [email protected]

Application close date:  Friday, 25th September at 4:00pm

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We encourage Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for our positions. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION