Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant and Business Support Officer – Water & Waste Location:Tamworth, NSW THE OPPORTUNITY Utilise your outstanding organisational skills Support the Directorate to delivery operational and strategic projects for the community Work at Director level in a hands‑on, varied and dynamic role Lead and coordinate a team of administration staff COULD THIS BE YOU? Council is seeking Are you an organisational powerhouse who loves keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Do you enjoy bringing order to chaos, coordinating moving parts and supporting leaders? If so, our Water & Waste team wants to hear fromyou This role plays a key part in supporting senior leaders who are passionate about delivering essential services that keep our community healthy, sustainable, and thriving. You’ll be the person they rely on to keep everything flowing. The Executive Assistant is responsible for: Lead and coordinate business support staff for Water & Waste & Laboratory; Provide a comprehensive range of administrative services to the whole Water & Waste Directorate; Provide executive level support to the Director, Water & Waste providing supervision of the Business Support Team, including mentoring and motivating to achieve objectives Applying principles of privacy, discretion, security and confidentiality. Investigating and presenting research information and drafting reports and powerpoint presentations Undertake project works as required. Coordinating the administrative needs of the management team within the Water & Waste Directorate. The Business Support Officer is responsible for: Working efficiently in business administration environment, both autonomously & as part of a team Use a range of Microsoft Office programs to undertake varied administrative tasks Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders Developing work priorities including the ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED Significant experience in a similar role supporting a senior executive Certificate IV in Business Administration or similar (or equivalent relevant experience in similar position) Drivers Licence High level organisational and analytical skills Experience in research and overseeing admin related projects Proven people management skills Applicants who have completed Certificate IV in Leadership & Management will be highly regarded. INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU For a confidential discussion, please contact Bruce Logan, Director Water & Waste on . Salary range: Executive Assistant - Grade 13 - $1,526.60 - $1,651.90 per week Business Support Officer - Grade 8 - $1,190.10 - $1,287.90 per week Weekly wage plus 12% superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation. Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing. Apply Now Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 5 December 2025. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL? For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play It's Worth It - Lifestyle For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people. Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect. ABOUT OUR REGION The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3‑4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round. Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career. As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs. Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process. Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr