Personal Assistant To Unit Manager

Do you want to use your administrative and interpersonal skills in a large organisation setting? Do you love a fast-paced environment? We are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to our Unit Manager within our IT unit. If you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us. Use your exceptional time management, organisational and administrative skills to coordinate the daily activities for the Information Technology Unit Work/Life Balance - 9-day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available Temporary full-time position for up to four years About the role The role of Personal Assistant to the Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring the Unit Manager has all the relevant information and documentation required to make well prepared and informed decisions. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating a high volume of tasks, correspondence, reports, presentation materials and financial information and other actions across the Unit. In addition, this role will see you working with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that tasks assigned to relevant sections and units are delivered on time to ensure the effective delivery of work for the organisation. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community. Responsibilities Coordinate daily activities for the Information Technology Unit. Manage high volume tasks, correspondence, reports, presentation materials, financial information. Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of tasks. Provide quality customer service and create value for the community. Qualifications A certificate III qualification in Business Administration or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development. Demonstrated experience in a similar senior manager support role in a large sized organisation. Demonstrated experience with electronic records management systems, budget software, and other computer-based systems. Demonstrated working knowledge of budgets. Undertake complex and sensitive projects on behalf of the Unit Manager. Demonstrated experience in consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution. Other important information The commencing salary for this position is up to $80k. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $92k on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation. Temporary full‑time role available. Access to a 9‑day fortnight. Hybrid and flexible working conditions available. Located at the Wyong Administration Building. Benefits Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service. Free flu vaccination program. Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, breast screen and blood donations. Access to professional development with career development and learning programmes through various platforms. Recognition through the Cheers programme. Novated leasing partnerships. Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. How to apply We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. Answer the online questions shown below. Attach your resume. Attach your qualifications and licences. Submit your application online. After successful submission, an automated response will be sent to your e‑mail address. If you require assistance to lodge your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing *******@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or call the National Relay Service TTY 133 677 or Speak & Listen . Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e‑mail. We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies. Be careful – do not provide your bank or credit card details when applying. Report any suspicious job ad. This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 23 November 2025. To download our Privacy Statement click here. Location Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest LGA in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr