Shoalhaven City Council
Senior Administration Officer
Posted: 06 Feb
Closes: 20 Feb
Closes: 20 Feb
, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
- Salary: $66,494 - $74,738 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Flexible work arrangements including working from home & flexitime
- Work as part of a friendly team environment
About the role
This is a 12 month, fixed term appointment working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Located at the Nowra Administration Building, this position works within the Environmental Services Department to provide effective secretarial and administrative support to the Department Manager and the team.
This is a 12 month, fixed term appointment working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Located at the Nowra Administration Building, this position works within the Environmental Services Department to provide effective secretarial and administrative support to the Department Manager and the team.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Manager of Environmental Serivces, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Manager of Environmental Serivces, the focus of this position is to:
- Provide efficient, high level administrative support to facilitate excellent standard of customer service
- Effectively coordinate the administrative workflows of the department to achieve deadlines and meet customer expectations
- Supervise & mentor department Administration Officers & casual administrative staff as required
- Act as the reception function for the Department Manager
- Undertake projects and research on behalf of Department Manager
- Arrange meetings & appointments, develop agendas, minute taking and provision of required resources
Skills & Experience
In order to be successful in the position, you will possess:
In order to be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Certificate IV in Office Administration/ Secretarial Studies or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative and financial support to senior management or a section/ unit/ team
- Demonstrated ability in project/ event coordination
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
- How do you communicate effectively with a diverse team?
Contact: Shane Pickering - Acting Manager Environmental Services - (02) 4429 3513
Applications Close: Thursday 20 February 2025(at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
Other jobs at this Council
Your account
Don't miss out on a great career opportunity.
Register here to receive job alerts in your preferred location and area of work.