About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

As the Executive Assistant to the Director, you will provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support, enabling the Director to lead effectively. You’ll manage correspondence, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and ensure the Director is well-prepared for all commitments. You’ll also assist with activities across teams within the Division, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Director’s diary, correspondence, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication.
• Provide secretarial support for meetings and workshops.
• Coordinate travel, events, and office supplies.
• Process invoices and expenses accurately and efficiently.
• Support document and information system management.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$84,384.56- $96,228.08 + 12% Superannuation 

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

• Certificate level qualification or equivalent in office/business administration and or relevant experience working in a similar role in a diverse organisation.
• Proven experience in a senior executive administrative role
• Excellent skills in using office computer applications and the ability to adopt new technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage a high and varied workload, organise priorities, undertake research and work effectively in a team environment, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal, liaison and negotiation abilities including the ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with staff at all levels and with external entities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with information with high sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to respectfully handle enquiries and resolve or refer complaints
• High attention to detail and an ability to produce work with accuracy

Enquiries

Ryann Midei, Director Property and Major Projects on +61 2 9392 5988

Closing Date

Sunday 13 July 2025, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer. 

Inner West Council (IWC) is committed to Equal Employment, we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.

This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. If you identify as a person with disability and require reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact:

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance: 

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments

For any enquiries, specific to this job advert and application, please contact the Hiring Manager. Details are listed under the Enquiries header below.