• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 8 ($124,881 - $139,089) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west. Maribyrnong celebrates its diversity with 38% of the population being born overseas from over 80 countries.

The Opportunity

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to take on the role of Coordinator, Chief Executive Office. In this key position, you will act as an adviser to the Chief Executive Officer and lead the operations of the CEO Office. You will provide high-level executive support, drive delivery of the Council's advocacy program, and oversee communications from the Chief Executive Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of the CEO office and act as the primary contact for the CEO with Key Government, community and business stakeholders
• Lead the design and implementation of Council's advocacy strategy and program
• Develop and implement the internal and external communication plan, including social media for the Office of the CEO and Mayor.
• Manage and provide a comprehensive range of high quality, professional and responsive executive support services to the Chief Executive Officer
• Provide leadership to staff in the Office of the CEO, Mayor and Councillors Office.
• Provide support and direction to the ELT EA's

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, social policy or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of working in a political environment.
• Ability to pivot and balance competing priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of Customer Excellence
• Several years of demonstrated relevant experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and public relations skills
• Demonstrated understanding of local government and the role of the Chief Executive Officer
• Alignment with organsiational values
• A clear working knowledge of State and Federal Government protocols
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

To fulfil the requirements of the role, attendance will be required outside of standard operating hours. Time in lieu arrangements will apply.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work in a contemporary award winning designed building;
• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6832721.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Tanya Gucevski, Manager People, Culture & Performance (Acting), on 9688 0163, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025 - 10pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.