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Executive Assistant - Finance

  • Finance
  • Part-time
  • Closing on: Aug 5 2026
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  • Part-time, permanent opportunity | 15-20 hours per week
  • Hybrid work environment with flexible work options
  • Band 6: $50.93 - $55.57 per hour + 12% superannuation

Note: For the purpose of recruitment, this role has been advertised as Executive Assistant, however within the organisation the role is known as Executive Management Officer.

About the role
As the Executive Management Officer, you will provide executive and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Finance leadership team.

This role would suit an experienced Executive Assistant, Executive Officer or administration professional with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.

Key responsibilities

  • Providing executive support to the CFO including diary, inbox and correspondence management.
  • Coordinating meetings and events, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, presentations, minutes and follow-up actions.
  • Managing highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion and integrity.
  • Preparing and proofreading reports, presentations and other documents.
  • Tracking actions and follow up on key tasks and deadlines.
  • Supporting reporting, governance and administrative processes.
  • Providing professional support to internal and external stakeholders.

About you
You are organised, proactive and have a strong attention to detail. You enjoy supporting others, can manage competing priorities and build positive working relationships. You work with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.

Skills and experience

  • Degree or diploma in related administration or project management field with relevant experience OR lesser formal qualification and substantial experience in a comparable role.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work within strict time limits, accurately and professionally in an efficient manner, despite conflicting timeframes whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, enabling high quality correspondence, presentations and written material to be produced.
  • Highly developed knowledge and an ability to display confidentiality and political astuteness.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

  • Hybrid work environment and Flexible work options
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
  • Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Executive Management Officer (Finance) - Position Description.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

  • Attach your resume
  • Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
  • Respond to the multiple choice screening questions

Closing date: Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 11.55pm.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact John Vastianos on 9524 3434 or email jvastianos@gleneira.vic.gov.au

About Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

  • Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
  • Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
  • Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneira.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

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