- Permanent part time opportunity (22.8 hours per week)
- Join a collaborative team and play an important role in the ongoing success of Glen Eira Leisure.
- $42.69 per hour + Superannuation
Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to make an impact? Glen Eira Leisure is seeking an experienced Management Assistant to provide high level support to the General Manager Glen Eira Leisure.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the General Manager's office, managing priorities, coordinating communications and supporting key business activities across the organisation.
Why Join Glen Eira Leisure?
- Culture of Excellence: At Glen Eira Leisure, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to excel.
- Industry Leader: We are recognised as a leader in the leisure industry, known for our innovative programs, safety and exceptional customer service. Joining our team means becoming part of an organisation that sets the standard for excellence.
- Exciting Growth Opportunities: As we expand our facilities and services, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
About the role
As the Management Assistant you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the General Manager Glen Eira Leisure office, playing a proactive role in ensuring administrative responsibilities are undertaken in an efficient, professional and timely manner.
Your warm and approachable manner along with your professionalism and discretion will be key to your success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to staff and the community, managing all queries and requests for the General Manager GEL in a highly professional, customer focused and efficient manner.
- Coordinate and manage the General Manager GEL’s diary, appointments, events, meetings and conferences.
- Coordinate KPI budgetary reports from all Coordinators and provide the General Manager GEL with fortnightly overviews of income and expenditure.
- Prepare and draft a range of high quality written material as required by the General Manager GEL including routine correspondence, emails, letters and reports.
- Receive and monitor telephone calls, managing any associated actions and assisting in the resolution of queries.
- Coordinate, minute and distribute meeting papers for Management and Committee Meetings.
- Provide timely and relevant information to the General Manager GEL about any issues raised by Staff, Members, Councillors and Residents to enable the General Manager GEL to take appropriate action.
We Are Looking For
- A Passionate Professional: Someone who is enthusiastic with a motivation for premium service offerings for our community.
- An Excellent Communicator: Someone who can provide exceptional written and verbal skills with the ability to liaise with various levels of staff and the community.
- A detail-oriented administrator: Someone who has strong attention to detail when preparing reports or corresponding with others.
- A Team Player: Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and can contribute positively to our team culture.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience and demonstrated skills in providing high level, confidential administrative support in a secretarial or management assistant or similar position.
- Experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience in working in a very busy customer service environment.
- Experience of the leisure, recreation or local government sector would be advantageous.
- First Aid Level 2 and CPR Certificates.
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.
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
- Health Declaration
- 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.
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)
Closing date: Thursday 3 August 2026 at 11.55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Peter Tillotson, General Manager - Glen Eira Leisure on 03 9575 7140 or email [email protected]
