Executive Assistant Office of the Mayor
Position number: POS0806
Enquiries:
Name: Lorraine Wyatt
Position: Team Leader Executive Support
Phone: 03 6323 3137
Application closing date: 3PM, TUESDAY 27 MAY, 2025
Contents
About the City of Launceston 3
City of Launceston Organisation Structure 4
Organisational Values 5
Information for Applicants 6
Recruitment Steps 7
General Conditions of Employment 8
Position Description 9
Senior Leader People and Culture
City of Launceston
PO Box 396
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
in either Word (.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg)
or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.
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About the City of Launceston
**Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys a rich natural**
**and social history. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the**
**Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining**
**experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly residents.**
**Our city is human scale. A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage**
**streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of old-world and new,**
**tradition and innovation.**
The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square
kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.
The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest municipal council in terms of
population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the major facilities of a much
larger city, many of which are owned and operated by the City of Launceston.
The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including the Mayor and
Deputy Mayor.
Click here to view City of Launceston’s strategic and annual reporting.
**The City of Launceston is recognised as an Employer of Choice by the**
**Tasmanian Government.**
**An Employer of Choice is a workplace that demonstrates contemporary**
**workplace practices and provides outstanding support for its staff.**
**Employee benefits offered by the City of Launceston include**:
- Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options through
St Luke’s Health and BUPA.
- Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support and
counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and advice for
leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family members.
- We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficiently
versátil to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of the
City of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the needs of our
employees.
- Discounted membership at Launceston Leisure & Aquatic Centre.
- Discounts at the QVMAG Gift Shop.
- Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two or
four week’s additional leave per year to help manage family/carer
responsibilities or other special circumstances.
Employment Information Package 3
OUR VISION
Inspired people, working together to create the best outcomes for our community.
OUR PURPOSE
We are a progressive organisation, working with our community to create a positive
future for Launceston.
Employment Information Package 4
Organisational values
**At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values. Our employees**
**are expected to adhere to, support and promote our values at all times.**
Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive workplace
OUR PEOPLE WE CARE ABOUT
MATTER OUR COMMUNITY
- We value clear and open - We take pride in our work and
communication pursue a standard of excellence
- We support and encourage each - We genuinely listen, and value
other collaborative relationships
- We respect diversity - We strive towards the best
- We recognise individual needs, outcome for our community
experience and strengths - We make responsible and
sustainable decisions
WE BRING AN WE GO HOME
OPEN MIND SAFE AND WELL
- We actively seek opportunities to - We show care for people and look out
continuously improve for one another
- We respect and explore different - We speak up and support others to be
ideas and perspectives healthy and safe
- We embrace change that leads to - We take personal responsibility for
positive outcomes our own health and wellbeing
- We value innovation and creativity - We value work-life fit
Employment Information Package 5
Information for applicants
Please read this information carefully, as it will help you with the
documentation:
1. Covering letter
2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteria
only)
3. Resume
The online Application for Employment can be accessed here
(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)**
1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you
City of Launceston is an 2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The
equal opportunity most suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications,
employer. Our workforce is relevant experience, alignment wi