Unit Directors Assistant

About the role

The Unit Directors Assistant provides high‑level administrative support to the Unit Directors within the Council’s Customer and Community Group. This role ensures senior leaders can focus on strategic priorities while maintaining smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for Unit Directors.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting papers, and briefing materials.
• Act as the first point of contact, triaging queries and directing urgent matters appropriately.
• Maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Required profile

• Five or more years of experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, political or public‑facing environment.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion and reliability.
• Positive, resilient attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Advanced diary and priority management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

What we offer

• Flexible working options under an award‑winning policy.
• Competitive salary of approximately $86,500 per year, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development within local government.