Mosman Council

Executive Assistant and Strategic Support Officer

• Executive Assistant and Strategic Support Officer

  • Rare opportunity to provide strategic support to the Mayor and General Manager
  • Join a progressive and innovative lower north shore council
  • Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off approximately every 3 weeks
  • Salary from $98,691 to $120,208 pa plus super, phone and travel support, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As anExecutive Assistant and Strategic Support Officer,you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset - our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your strong business and public administration skills to provide high-level executive support to the Mayor and General Manager.

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won theXref 2025 Best Workplace Awardand theXref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full listhere.

What You’ll Be Working On

You will provide high-level executive, governance and strategic support to the Mayor and General Manager.

In your day to day work you will manage executive workflows including diary management, correspondence, briefings and governance processes.

You will support strategic initiatives and organisational improvement activities across the organisation.

The role will also see you engaging with Councillors, community representatives, government agencies and partners; preparing executive papers, presentations and reports; and assisting with strategic coordination and business improvement activities.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

You will bring significant experience supporting senior executives in a complex organisation, preferably local government.

Your strong written communication skills, including preparation of reports, briefings and official correspondence; exceptional organisational skills managing competing priorities and deadline; and sound understanding of governance, privacy and public sector accountability frameworks will ensure your success in the role.

Additionally, you are able to exercise discretion and political awareness when working with elected officials and senior executives.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
• For further information about the role, please contactEvelyn Lee on 9978 4255during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attachedPosition Description.

Applications close:11.30pm, 21 July 2026

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people