Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until July 2026 (Parental Leave)
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $83,536.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
The Personal Assistant to Manager Transport & Sustainability role sits within the Transport & Sustainabilty Department at Wyndham City Council and reports to the Department Manager. The Department has 35 staff across four units which include Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering, Climate & Resilience and Smart Cities. The Department belongs to the Planning and Liveability Directorate.
Noting the diverse range of specialist areas that the Department covers, everyday can be different. Some work will follow a pre planned schedule while other work will be more reactive and dynamic. Noting this, the role plays a key role in tracking deliverables such as Executive and Councillor reports, responses to Councillor requests and any urgent or political matters that come to the Department Manager for attention and action.
Keeping the Department intranet page content up to date via twice yearly updates, taking the lead to develop agendas for regular department meetings and developing monthly traffic management reports for Councillors are also key deliverables.
What your day will look like:
- Start most days with a short ‘check-in’ meeting (usually via MS Teams) with the Department leadership team to flag urgent items, identify areas needing team support, and plan for upcoming meetings and forums.
- Work in a hybrid environment, spending at least two days per week in the office.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to stay connected and support each other in delivering excellent outcomes for the Wyndham community.
- Engage with a wide range of specialist areas within the department, offering the opportunity to broaden your understanding and experience.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
What you’ll bring:
- A natural flair for collaboration and teamwork, with a focus on delivering results.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in office administration or a similar support role.
- A flexible and proactive approach, with an interest in learning more about the department’s diverse focus areas.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 15th June 2025.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Melissa Falkenberg, Manager Transport & Sustainability, on 0447 642 437.
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
