Walgett Shire Council

Executive Officer to the General Manager

• Reporting to the GM, you will have the opportunity to shape this role
• Manage the provision of agendas and minutes for meetings
• You will be super organised and love working in a fast paced environment
• More than an EA, you will research and analyse issues and draft submissions and reports on abroad range of issues.

Walgett Shire is located in the Outback Region of NSW along the banks of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers. The Shire comprises several towns and villages; including Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri and covers an area of approximately 22,000 square kilometres. Each of the towns and villages have their own stories to tell and personalities to meet with the rural charm and country hospitality found everywhere.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced administrative specialist who enjoys getting involved in a range of matters and issues that Councils deal with on a daily basis. You will be the front face of the Mayor and GM Office and be able to take the initiative to research and provide options on a range of solutions as required.

Lots of great people to work with, you will ideally have experience in a similar role, demonstrated ability to advise the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team on pending matters that require action or emerging issues that they should be aware of. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a quick thinker and love the variety that this job will bring. No two days will ever be the same !! We want someone who just loves rolling their sleeves up and making a huge difference to Council and its community and are very customer service oriented.

You will play an integral role in being part of our transformation journey that we have recently embarked on with changes in culture, systems and processes just the start.

We are offering a competitive salary in the vicinity of $100,000 per annum, subsidised housing, five weeks annual leave, relocation assistance plus nine-day fortnight.

Applications should be made online through our website and all applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the role.

To obtain further information and download the candidate information pack, position description and selection criteria please go to our website at lgnsw.org.au/lgms

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact LGMS Senior Management Consultant, Peter Evans on 0414 193 770.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 29 April 2024.