Note: This position is available to internal applicants only. The opportunity: This position contributes to the effective and efficient running of the Library Services, Customer Experience and City Activation, Community and Place departments by providing professional and confidential support to the Head of Departments as required. The role will also require you to: Work in a team to organise, prioritise and manage the daily office administration functions Prepare and process business and planning documents and reports Prepare draft correspondence on behalf of the Heads of Departments as agreed Coordinate, prioritise and monitor correspondence for relevant Departments, and identify matters which require immediate attention Completing purchase orders for goods and services as well as credit card reconciliation Work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including other Council departments and government agencies Monitor the key correspondence and Councillor requests of both departments Essential Criteria Demonstrated experience in office administration and personal assistance, and in maintaining confidentiality Outstanding organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Demonstrated ability to provide high levels of accuracy and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service outcomes Proven strong Microsoft Office skills (in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Internet and email) Desirable A TAFE qualification in Secretarial / Office Administration / Business Management or equivalent Commencing Salary: $78,619.00 per annum 12% Superannuation Recruitment process: In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application. You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Please select the link/s below to view the position description and to submit your application online. For further information about the position, please contact Marcella Kelshaw, 4732 8293. About us At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including: A range of flexible work arrangements 18 weeks paid maternity leave Health and wellbeing leave 15 days personal leave Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education Diverse salary packaging And much, much more! Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. ion.