Mildura Rural City Council

Social Inclusion Administration Assistant

Empower communities and make a difference with your administrative expertise and exceptional customer service skills.

We're currently searching for a skilled Social Inclusion Administration Assistant to support our Social Inclusion Action Group and Healthy Communities Department.

Position details

• Part Time Position – 11 hours per week (days and hours negotiable)
• Flexible working arrangements available including work from home
• Job Number: R2587
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 13 February 2025

About the opportunity

The role involves providing competent, efficient, and confidential administrative support to the Social Inclusion Action Group, along with assisting the Healthy Communities Department as needed. Additionally, it requires delivering high-quality customer service to both internal and external customers.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Relevant post-secondary qualification or relevant experience in an administration role.
• Demonstrated experience in Customer Service and / or Community Services and programs.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 4 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $35.73 per hour plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, FlexiTime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Relocation Assistance available to support a move to the region
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.

Want to know more?

Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.