Executive Services Officer

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

This position is dedicated to providing exceptional executive support services to the Office of the CEO to facilitate the delivery of business operations

You will be an integral member of the Office of the CEO team and will be required to work from the Councils Executive Office in the Bankstown City Centre five days a week.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Undertaking the administrative duties required for the smooth operation of the Office of the CEO
• Prioritising conflicting needs, handling matters expeditiously, proactively and following-through on projects often with deadline pressures.
• Work closely with the Manager, Office Manager and CEO, or their designated representative to address and resolve correspondence issues effectively and undertake a broad range of executive support functions.
• Managing procurement activities for the Office of the CEO and monitoring operational budgets that relate to the Office of the CEO
• Supporting the delivery of corporate and civic events and functions.
• Providing technical and research support including the production of documents, delivery of special projects, strategic issue identification and management, research on topics as requested.
• Drafting and preparation of a range of reports, agendas, minutes and presentations as requested to support the achievement of business requirements.
• Additional duties as required within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence and training.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field or equivalent extensive experience
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Availability to work outside regular office hours where required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in working closely with others to address and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, own issues and proactively respond.
• Demonstrated ability to use digital technologies and introduce continuous improvement to enhance own work and the experience of the customer.
• Demonstrated experience in building and nurturing strong connections across the organisation to deliver outstanding customer service.
• A commitment to both self-awareness and self-development.
• Demonstrated commitment to Council’s values.

The salary will be negotiated and commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience applicable to the role.

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Cristina Lyras (Office Manager Executive) at cristina.lyras@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button and create a login using your email address to upload a Resume and Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter you will need to address the following specific selection criteria within the position description and explain your suitability for the role:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced or corporate environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in working closely with others to address and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, own issues and proactively respond.
• Demonstrated ability to use digital technologies and introduce continuous improvement to enhance own work and the experience of the customer.
• Demonstrated experience in building and nurturing strong connections across the organisation to deliver outstanding customer service.

Applications close Sunday, 27 April 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.