EA Director Partnerships, Economy and Communities 

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

This role is responsible for providing support and assistance to the teams within the Partnerships, Economy and Communities Directorate as required while supporting the Director in the smooth running of the Directorate. You’ll be required to undertake general administrative duties including proactively responding to correspondence, telephone enquiries, and managing the Director’s email, diary and meetings.

The successful applicant would be expected to work with a strong customer service focus, providing a positive influence and presence for the whole Directorate.

This role is a temporary (parental leave), part-time opportunity (9 days per fortnight). Remuneration begins at $76.4K to $87.1K (Band 5) plus superannuation.

The role will commence on Monday 18th May 2026 until Friday 11th June 2027.

About You

To be successful in this role you’ll be flexible, enthusiastic and well organised with previous administration experience, a positive and professional approach, political acumen and the ability to build strong working relationships. Diplomatic, with outstanding interpersonal skills, you’ll also be able to manage a number of tasks simultaneously and you will have advanced experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.  

For further information about this role please contact Step Nguyen, EA to Director Partnerships, Economy and Communities on 0357 346 215.

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace

Applications close at 5pm Monday 16th March 2026.