Vacancy Details

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

Councillor & Executive Services Support Officer

Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Part Time (24 hours per week) | $38.57 per hour + super

Are you ready to step into a role where your organisational talent and people skills can make a real difference? The Rural City of Wangaratta is on the lookout for a motivated, detail-driven Councillor & Executive Services Support Officer to become an essential part of our Executive Services Team. 

This is your chance to be at the heart of a thriving regional community—supporting decision makers, shaping smooth governance processes, and helping drive meaningful outcomes for our residents. 

What You'll Be Doing

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you'll: 

  • Coordinate key meetings that keep our organisation moving
  • Prepare and manage agendas, minutes, and essential documentation
  • Provide high-level executive support to Councillors and senior leaders
  • Help maintain clear, effective communication across the organisation

You won't just be ticking boxes—you'll be contributing to the backbone of good governance and helping ensure our community continues to grow, connect, and thrive. 

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we're proud of our culture. We value collaboration, innovation, and genuine community spirit—and we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. 

You'll be joining a team that celebrates initiative, encourages growth, and recognises the impact of great work. If you're proactive, organised, and excited by the idea of supporting leaders who shape the future of our region, this is the role for you. 

What We Offer

When you join our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including:

  • An inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Corporate benefits such as flu vaccinations and reduced gym memberships
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • The option to purchase additional annual leave (for eligible employees)

Make your next career move one that truly counts.

Apply now and help us continue building a connected, vibrant, and forward-thinking community. 

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Daniella Timmers - Executive Services Coordinator on d.timmers@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Applications close Monday, 12 January 2025 at 3pm. 

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.