Orange City Council

Executive Officer – Corporate and Commercial Services

Join Council's Corporate and Commercial Services as the Executive Officer!

Are you an adept administrator/office manager with a knack for providing exceptional executive support? This position is a crucial member of our team, you'll directly support the Director of Corporate and Commercial Services, managing office operations and overseeing Divisional Grant Programs and cross-divisional Projects

As the Executive Officer, you'll lead the charge in executive support for the Director. This will include:

• Leading and managing the Executive Support function for the Director’s Office to provide a high level of office management, administrative and secretariate support
• Management of the Directors schedule including planning for and anticipating the workflow requirements of the Director.
• Drafting policy, papers (including Council papers) and reports with the support of the Director.
• Responsibility for the management of Divisional Grant Programs with an emphasis on applicant liaison and monitoring of Grant budgets
• Coordination of assigned meetings, agendas, minutes and follow up on actions from these meetings.

What do you need?

• Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Extensive experience in a similar role providing executive or high-level administration and secretarial support.
• Proven effective negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and influencing skills
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Financial acumen sufficient to enable management of the Divisional Grant programs, understand the Divisional budget and manage procurement processes

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

What’s on Offer 

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and generous leave provisions
• Culture – Positive, fun, and inclusive work environment
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Competitive Weekly Salary: From $1615.14
• Temporary Full Time Contract: 35 hours per week, until 31 October 2025.

For enquiries about this role please contact peopleandculture@orange.nsw.gov.au or call Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Jen Sharp, on 6393 8247.

If you are interested, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

Applications Close Sunday 23 March 2025

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.