Vacancy title:
Executive Officer to the Chief Executive Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government, Management]

Jobs at:
Brimbank City Council

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Sunshine, Melbourne VIC | Melbourne VIC

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities. Located just 10 kilometres west of the CBD, Brimbank City Council sits at the heart of Melbourne's fast-growing west and serves a vibrant, diverse community of more than 196,000 residents across 25 suburbs, with over 160 languages spoken.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. Innovative, future-focused and proud, we're working together to shape a transforming City and make our community the best it can be.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a Full Time Fixed Term staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.

An exciting opportunity is available for a high performing Executive Officer to support the coordination and effective operation of the Chief Executive Officer's office during an 18 month maternity leave period, from Monday 29 June 2026 to Friday 4 February 2028.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role plays a critical part in enabling executive effectiveness within a dynamic, fast paced, and politically sensitive environment.

About the role

As Executive Officer to the CEO, you will provide high level strategic and operational support, exercising sound judgement, discretion, and initiative. You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Councillors, and key internal and external stakeholders, contributing to strong governance, engagement, and decision making across the organisation.

About you

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior executive support, executive officer, or advisory role within a complex organisation
• Exceptional organisational skills, with a strategic and solutions focused mindset
• Strong relationship management and influencing capabilities across all levels of an organisation
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to operate confidently in a fast paced and politically sensitive environment, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times

Experience needed

This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of the organisation and make a meaningful contribution to leadership, coordination, and strategic outcomes.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16 days of personal leave per year
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Values Proposition

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on the 'Apply' link.

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