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Executive Officer Jobs in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia at Armidale Regional Council
Title: Executive Officer
Company: Armidale Regional Council
Location: Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
A Career‑Defining Role in the Executive Office
Why You’ll Want This Role
· Be part of a values driven, forward moving Executive team shaping ARC's future.
· Step into a role of genuine influence and trusted support — working closely with the Senior Executive Officer to deliver high impact outcomes.
· Enjoy real flexibility, variety and the lifestyle of a vibrant regional city with a strong community and culture.
· Flexible working provisions and a 9 day fortnight apply to this role.
Armidale Regional Council is deep into its Restore & Thrive transformation — rebuilding trust, strengthening culture and creating a high performing organisation.
The Executive Office sits at the heart of this work, supporting the General Manager, Mayor and Councillors across strategy, governance and communication.
We are seeking an exceptional professional to join this high impact team as our Executive Officer, reporting to the Senior Executive Officer.
What You’ll Do
· Support the GM on priority matters
· Manage high level correspondence, workflow and confidential issues
· Prepare briefs, agendas, communications and reports
· Coordinate Council Meetings and follow-up actions
· Build strong relationships across the organisation and community
You will also:
· Provide advice and support on organisation-wide issues
· Anticipate risks and reputational considerations
· Support the Senior Executive Officer in the coordination of Executive Office operations
· Contribute to cultural alignment across the leadership cohort
Who You Are
You thrive in complexity, stay calm under pressure, and bring confidence and clarity to every interaction.
You will bring:
· Executive support or organisational leadership experience
· Strong political and organisational acumen
· Exceptional judgement, communication and emotional intelligence
· Strong background in executive or senior administrative support
· Excellent writing, prioritisation and relationship building ability
· Integrity, professionalism and discretion.
How to Apply
Want to help shape a better future for your community and work with a great bunch of people?
Please submit a covering letter and your CV.
You are also required to upload a short video (maximum 3 minutes) responding to the questions below:
- Briefly introduce yourself
- Describe a time when you supported a leader through a challenging or high‑pressure situation
- Explain what makes you the best candidate for this role
*Please note: only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and .avi files are accepted, with a maximum file size of 50MB.
Important:
- Only the five (3 written, 2 video) questions need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
- You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.
If you would like further information on the role, please contact Melissa Hoult, Senior Executive Officer, on 02 6770 3832 for a confidential discussion.
Be part of building something that matters.
Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
- Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
