Expression of Interest Executive Assistant to Mayor

Expression of Interest - Executive Assistant to Mayor

The General Managers Unit is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from employees interested in a secondment opportunity in the position of Executive Assistant to Mayor. This opportunity will be for a period of 14 weeks from 29 June 2026 to 2 October 2026 with the possibility of extension for future periods of leave.

This is a great opportunity for current staff to try something new learn new skills or build on what they already know. The primary objective of this position is to provide a high quality professional and confidential executive administrative support at an executive level to the Mayor through the application of highly developed administrative skills in a diverse environment reporting to the Executive Assistant to General Manager.

As the Executive Assistant to Mayor you will provide valuable support to the General Managers Unit whilst working in a political landscape.

Salary during the secondment period will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on their relevant skills and experience up to a salary grade 7 which is the evaluated grade for this position.

If you are interested please tell us more about yourself in your EOI submission:

1. Demonstrated research and analytical skills coupled with a strong ability to problem solve negotiate and liaise with various internal and external stakeholders.
2. Highly developed organisational time management skills with experience in meeting deadlines attention to detail and dealing with conflicting and varied demands.
3. Strongly developed business writing skills with a demonstrated ability to compile complex correspondence and reports while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
4. Proven ability to exercise initiative and judgement to demonstrate self-sufficiency flexibility and confidentiality.

If you have any questions concerning the EOI or duties please contact Cherie Lorenzen Executive Assistant to General Manager on (02)or

To apply please fill out your details below select next and upload your expression of interest. The EOI should be no more than one page and be uploaded below by 5:00pm Monday 25 May 2026.

If there is more than one applicant interested in the position Council may undertake an interview process to assist in making its selection.

Should you have any issues submitting your expression of interest please emailfor assistance.