Executive Assistant to Directors

Murrindindi Shire Council

Alexandra, Yarra Valley and High Country VIC

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

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Full Time, Band 5 plus 12% Superannuation

Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to drive continuous improvement and manage small projects

Based at Council's Alexandra Office with flexible work arrangements available

Make a significant difference in our community!

As an Executive Assistant you will get an insiders view into the workings of local government and our relationships with community, politicians and government agencies.

The Executive Assistant position supports the Directors, CEO and Councillors, and plays a pivotal role working across the organisation and providing assistance to community stakeholders to manage information, support important meetings and drive administrative efficiency and effectiveness. You will have the opportunity to manage small projects and lead new initiatives, particularly process improvement initiatives.

About this opportunity

In this role you will work in a fast-paced environment with a team of people and be supported to stretch your organisational, stakeholder management, decision making and leadership skills. You will also have the opportunity to play a leadership role across the organisation to streamline and document administrative processes.

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide courteous,friendly and efficient customer service and:

model best practice customer service, putting the customer’s needs first

work to find solutions efficiently and effectively and develop an understanding of common issues

develop a good knowledge of Council services and systems to provideaccurateandtimelysolutions

develop a network of people to gather information quickly, solve problems and meet customer needs

communicate with customers and employees clearly, positively and in a timely manner

manage diaries, process expense claims and support good governance

organise meetings including scheduling,set upand minute taking

What will you bring

Excellent customer service skills.

A solid background in administrative work and/or project management.

Demonstrated ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.

Proven ability to research issues and identify solutions.

Able to work independently and prioritise a complex workload.

Systems and process improvement skills.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Amanda Vogt, Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description. Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.

or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 3 May 2026

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By email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au Manager Governance and Risk on 0357720333