Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised professional to provide executive and administrative support to the Manager. In this pivotal role, you will help drive the smooth and efficient delivery of operations, projects, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across the business unit.
You will coordinate diaries and meetings, draft high‑quality reports and correspondence, conduct research, and act as a key point of communication on behalf of the Manager.
Key Accountabilities:
Gather, analyse, and compile information to produce high‑quality documents that support business unit operations and projects, including project plans, presentations, reports, and briefings.
Schedule, coordinate, and accurately minute business unit meetings, including relevant Georges River Advisory Committees.
Maintain and manage records and information in line with Council policies to ensure compliance, accuracy, and accessibility.
Develop and continually improve administrative systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the business unit.
Uphold strict confidentiality and adhere to privacy requirements when handling sensitive or personal information.
What We Are Looking For
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive professional who can:
Manage and maintain the Manager’s calendar, including meetings, appointments, priorities, and key tasks.
Monitor incoming calls and correspondence, preparing clear and accurate draft responses in line with Council templates and guidelines.
Gather information and produce high‑quality documents to support business unit operations and projects, such as project plans, presentations, reports, and briefings.
Coordinate and minute business unit meetings, including relevant Georges River Advisory Committees.
Maintain accurate and compliant records, ensuring information is stored and disposed of in accordance with Council policies.
Develop and continuously improve internal administrative systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
Handle all information with strict confidentiality and always adhere to privacy requirements.
What We Offer
Temporary full‑time role (35 hours per week), up to 21 August 2026.
Salary from $75,531.48 to $87,514.48 plus 12% superannuation.
Hybrid work options complemented by flexible start and finish times
Health and Wellbeing Leave to support your personal needs
Access to the Fitness Passport, providing discounted gym and recreation memberships for you and your family
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing and support
Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your remuneration
Employee Rewards Program recognising outstanding contributions
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes detailed in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Estelle Marque, Manager Community Impact on 02 9330 9436.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 20 March 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST.
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised professional to provide executive and administrative support to the Manager. In this pivotal role, you will help drive the smooth and efficient delivery of operations, projects, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across the business unit.
You will coordinate diaries and meetings, draft high‑quality reports and correspondence, conduct research, and act as a key point of communication on behalf of the Manager.
Key Accountabilities:
Gather, analyse, and compile information to produce high‑quality documents that support business unit operations and projects, including project plans, presentations, reports, and briefings.
Schedule, coordinate, and accurately minute business unit meetings, including relevant Georges River Advisory Committees.
Maintain and manage records and information in line with Council policies to ensure compliance, accuracy, and accessibility.
Develop and continually improve administrative systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the business unit.
Uphold strict confidentiality and adhere to privacy requirements when handling sensitive or personal information.
What We Are Looking For
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive professional who can:
Manage and maintain the Manager’s calendar, including meetings, appointments, priorities, and key tasks.
Monitor incoming calls and correspondence, preparing clear and accurate draft responses in line with Council templates and guidelines.
Gather information and produce high‑quality documents to support business unit operations and projects, such as project plans, presentations, reports, and briefings.
Coordinate and minute business unit meetings, including relevant Georges River Advisory Committees.
Maintain accurate and compliant records, ensuring information is stored and disposed of in accordance with Council policies.
Develop and continuously improve internal administrative systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
Handle all information with strict confidentiality and always adhere to privacy requirements.
What We Offer
Temporary full‑time role (35 hours per week), up to 21 August 2026.
Salary from $75,531.48 to $87,514.48 plus 12% superannuation.
Hybrid work options complemented by flexible start and finish times
Health and Wellbeing Leave to support your personal needs
Access to the Fitness Passport, providing discounted gym and recreation memberships for you and your family
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing and support
Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your remuneration
Employee Rewards Program recognising outstanding contributions
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes detailed in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Estelle Marque, Manager Community Impact on 02 9330 9436.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 20 March 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST.
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Personal Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Hurstville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
