Department Head Secretary M/F 30-40% Work Rate

About the job

Dominated by its two emblematic castles, Valère and Tourbillon, the City of Sion stands out for its dynamism, friendliness, sunny climate, and rich historical and archaeological heritage. These assets make it a quality destination.

The General Administration Service brings together various sections - chancery, communication, legal affairs, IT, municipal archives - and acts as a headquarters supporting the different departments of the City. It also provides support to the municipal secretariat in carrying out the missions entrusted by the executive.

To support its team, the City of Sion is advertising a position for

Department Head Secretary M/F 30-40% Work Rate

within the General Administration Service.

Main missions

In general, the post holder contributes to managing the service's correspondence and communications, administrative and accounting follow-up, as well as organising and coordinating activities, particularly related to meetings, the agenda, schedules, contacts with the administration, and managing the supplies department. They also provide support for occasional tasks assigned by the department head and contribute, in collaboration with other team members, to the smooth running of a key administrative service.

Employment conditions

• hold a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee, a commercial vocational baccalaureate, or have equivalent experience;
• have completed continuing education in the administrative field;
• have several years of proven experience in secretarial work;
• have an excellent command of French, both spoken and written, and good knowledge of German and English;
• be highly proficient in the main office software;
• demonstrate ease in public relations, discretion, friendliness, and versatility;
• be comfortable with numbers;
• have strong listening and comprehension skills, as well as a methodical mindset;
• be capable of effectively managing pressure situations and maintaining a high level of performance in demanding environments.

We offer

• a varied selection of continuing education;
• social, cultural, and economic benefits through the City of Sion Staff Association;
• preferential rates on public transport and PubliBike Velospot subscriptions, as well as discounts on the purchase of electric bikes, within the framework of the mobility plan;
• a salary scale adapted to responsibilities;
• a progressive salary, a 13th month salary, and a minimum of 25 days’ holiday per year.

Start date: to be agreed.

Salary

According to the City of Sion staff regulations and the Municipality’s salary scale.

Information regarding the job description and salary can be obtained from Mr Frédéric Delessert, municipal secretary and head of the General Administration Service, tel. 027 324 11 21

Applications, including CV, cover letter, diplomas, references, and certificates, must be submitted online via our recruitment platform accessible on our website https://www.sion.ch/offres-emploi , by 18 October 2026.

Any applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected.