Executive Assistant

About Us City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world‑class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities. Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programmes and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programmes, a learning and development programme including study support, and a reward and recognition programme. About the Role We are seeking an experienced secretarial/office administrator to provide high level executive support to our executive leaders, managers and staff. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the organisation, whilst dealing with a variety of confidential and often conflicting demands. These responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating and drafting correspondence, reports, submissions, presentations, bulletins, executive diaries and agenda and minute taking. Location: City of Ryde will be relocating to a new office in Macquarie Park in 2026. About You The successful applicant will have extensive proven experience providing high level administrative and organisational support in a similar role and demonstrate how they have used their initiative to manage and prioritise competing workloads. Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Secretarial/Office Administration, Report Writing, or significant experience in a similar position. Experience dealing with Councillors, board members and/or senior executives. Demonstrated experience in report writing, memo preparation and minute taking. Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong PC skills with advanced knowledge of MS applications together with experience using Purchasing, Records and Customer Management applications. Salary & Benefits Commencing Annual Salary: $84,308.22 to $109,600.69 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications. Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station. Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance. Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions. Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle. Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks. Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly. 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees). 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday. Annual performance reviews and Award increases. Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member. Various health & well‑being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.). How to Apply Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on‑line application system, however you have the option to save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. Closing Date: Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:30pm Contact If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Carmelina Loughland on for a confidential discussion. City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Administrative and Customer Service Industries Government Administration and Executive Offices #J-18808-Ljbffr