Hepburn Shire Council Hiring for Executive Assistant to Executive Manager Development at Daylesford, Victoria, Australia Full Time

• Permanent part-time position, 30.4 hours per week
• Based in Daylesford
• Classified under the HSC Enterprise Agreement as Band 5
• Starting $34.03 p.hour + 11% super and leave loading.

About Us

Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour.

Our main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford, only 90 km northwest of Melbourne. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. Kick off your career here or bring your experience to help serve our community.

“I absolutely love working in Local Government! Sometimes it isn’t easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and visitors means you won’t be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won’t be disappointed.” Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)

How You’ll Make a Difference

You will assist the Executive Manager and their teams in the performance of their responsibilities by developing and maintaining efficient systems and operating procedures that enable the units to maintain appropriate levels of timely customer service and quality control.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in an administrative or technical assistance role and customer service, with strong communications skills and able to work in a team.

What Hepburn can offer you?

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Attractive flexible options
• Hybrid working opportunities – up to 50% Work from home for suitable roles
• Perfect work life balance – What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne.
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program

How To Apply

Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria. Please include in your application a copy of your certificates.

Further information and a copy of the Position Description visit the employment section on the Council’s website. Job vacancies Hepburn Shire Council

If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact People and Culture team on 03 5321 6436 or by email at recruitment@hepburn.vic.gov.au

Applications close 31July 2023

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

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