Administration Assistant Policy and Advocacy - West Leederville, Australia - WA Local Government Association

WA Local Government Association

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West Leederville, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

6 weeks' annual leave (30 days)

Varied role with opportunity to provide support to senior management.
Friendly, inclusive, and supportive teams

Administration Assistant Policy and Advocacy

Full Time

Total Package $70,621.20 per annum (inclusive of superannuation guarantee)

About the role

WALGA is looking for a highly organised, proactive Administration Assistant to support the Policy and Advocacy portfolios in providing general administrative and logístical support to the Executive Managers of Policy and Advocacy and broader portfolio team members.

This is the perfect position for someone with good communication skills who has experience in providing administrative support to management level.

You will have skills in producing meeting agendas and minutes, preparing reports, presentations and other written materials and assisting with organisation of meetings, in-person, hybrid and virtual events.

You will gain experience in communicating with member Councils, Government agencies, Ministerial offices and other external organisations with the opportunity to attend meetings and events, as required.

If you are someone who has a passion for engaging with stakeholders, providing high level customer service and prides yourself on your organisational skills, then this role will suit you.

What are we offering?
In addition to 6 weeks' (30 days) annual leave, flexible working arrangements, an office based in West Leederville that is within easy reach of public transport, bike paths and paid parking, access to a wellbeing program, an active social club, and a commitment to employee development, this role will provide the opportunity to:

Learn from senior staff and develop your knowledge of the services and support WALGA provides to Local Government
Contribute to the provision of relevant, timely and highquality administration support for the portfolio
Make this role your own and suggest and implement process and workflow improvement ideas
Enhance the positive profile and perception of the Association through the customer service experience stakeholders receive both internally and externally

Any questions?
Contact Nicole Matthews, Executive Manager Policy on
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About WALGA

WALGA is an independent, member-based, not for profit organisation that advocates for Local Government and provides services to support sector excellence.

As the peak industry body, WALGA advocates on behalf of WA's 139 Local Governments, delivers professional training and advisory services to members across the State.

The Policy Portfolio undertakes research and develops authoritative, evidence-based policy and advice to assist Local Governments' decision making, build capacity and underpin our advocacy on key matters of importance to the sector in the areas of emergency management, community development, environment, waste management, planning, building regulation and economic analysis.

Our work is informed by the collective knowledge and experience of Local Governments and stakeholder networks.

The Advocacy portfolio amplifies the voice of Local Governments in WA, enhancing the profile and perception of the sector and WALGA.

Leveraging our expertise in government relations, media, communications, marketing, advertising, digital content and events, the team supports Local Governments and the communities they represent through strong and effective advocacy.

We focus on strategic and innovative ways to engage, communicate and influence by delivering the right message, at the right time, through the right channels to the right audience.

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To Apply
This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.