Georges River Council

PA to Manager Community and Early Learning Services

We have an exciting opportunity for a PA to Manager Community and Early Learning Services to join our team in a fulltime, temporary capacity. (Till end Feb 2026)

About the Opportunity 

We are seeking a dynamic Personal Assistant to provide high-level assistance, administrative support to the Manager Community and Early Learning Services to ensure the efficient delivery of operations and projects and liaise with a wide range of internal staff and external parties across the Community and Early Learning Services Business unit. 

What We Offer  

• Temporary, full-time – 70 hours per fortnight (Till end Feb 2026)
• Salary from $73,331.53 - $84,965.51 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) 
• Opportunity for 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements 
• Hybrid work arrangements, and flexible start and finish times
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program

What we are looking for

• Certificate III (3) in Business or Secretarial Administration or equivalent or demonstrated professional experience
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and experience
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and experience working effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated high level diary and correspondence management skills and experience
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills and experience
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in delivering customer service
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and technology in a corporate or equivalent setting
• Demonstrated ability and experience in dealing with sensitive information
• Knowledge and understanding of the Government Child Care Subsidy

Desirable Attributes

•  Tertiary qualification in Public Sector Administration or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of Hubworks, Provider Digital Access (PRODA) and Early Childhood Contract Management System (ECCMS), NSW Health information on immunisation programs
• Technical competence and experience using Content Manager (CM) and Technology One systems relevant to local government

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain a calendar of meetings, appointments, priorities and tasks for the Manager Community and Early Learning Services
• Monitor phone calls and correspondence on behalf of the Manager Community and Early Learning Services and prepare draft responses in accordance with Council templates and guidelines
• Gather data and prepare documents to support the operations and projects of Community and Early Learning Services business unit including project plans, presentations, memorandums, council reports, quarterly and annual reports and Councillor Information Bulletins
• Schedule and minute the meetings of Community and Early Learning Services business unit
• Ensure information and records of Community and Early Learning Services business unit are maintained, stored, and disposed of in accordance with Council polies and procedures
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate internal work systems and processes to ensure the efficient administration of Community and Early Learning Services business unit

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Ensure you provide responses and examples (where appropriate) to all required questions on the application.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Kristie Dodd, Director Community and Culture on 9330 6035.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 21 February 2025, at 11:59 pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.