Senior Administration Officer/PA

About us
We are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong such a great place to live.  

We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary office we’re building in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our diverse and inclusive team.

About the Role
In this role you will be working in the Connected Communities team to provide professional and positive support services to meet the strategic and business requirements of the department, in particular the Manager of Connected Communities and will effectively coordinate the administration of the Department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective administrative and customer support role to the Manager Connected Communities, Coordinators, staff, internal and external customers.
• Assisting with research and benchmarking projects.
• Overseeing the department’s responsibilities in regard to City Plan and other CoGG reporting requirements.
• Maintaining the highest ethical standards, exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive issues handled within the office.
• Organising events and functions related to the activities and projects as directed by the Manager.
• The coordination of diaries, meetings, events and development programs for the Manager.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and/or extensive secretarial, administrative and financial experience.
• Highly developed organisational and customer service skills and the ability to manage a range of tasks simultaneously and anticipate the needs and set priorities for the Manager.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Well-developed written communication skills to prepare correspondence, reports, research (including using the internet), minutes and presentations for the department Coordinators and Manager.
• Ability to establish a network of specialists to bring about improvements to current systems.

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy the benefits of:

• flexible work arrangements
• paid parental leave (14 weeks)
• a healthy and safe environment
• our employee wellbeing program
• discounted memberships at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
• career development opportunities.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria as listed in the position description.

Applications close 5.00pm Monday 1 March 2021.

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity.

City of Greater Geelong values equal opportunity, fairness and enjoys a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and people of all other cultural backgrounds.