City of Greater Geraldton

Administration Officer

About the positions:

This opportunity is for a 6 month Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension.

The City is seeking an organised and proactive person to join the City Growth branch in providing effective and efficient administration and customer service to the community. City Growth is responsible for the City’s planning and building services and while this role will have responsibilities across all branch functions, its main responsibility is to the building team.

The Administration Officer role provides a high standard of administrative support to the business units within the City Growth branch. The incumbent of this role ensures a professional work environment and strives to continuously improve teamwork, processes and effectiveness in the work area and across the organisation.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the City Growth teams in all key functional areas including but not limited to records management, permits, financial administration, statistical data entry and meeting administration.
• Provide effective customer engagement through general enquiries (personal, written or telephone) relating to development and delegate operational matters to teams as necessary.
• Contribute towards the development and implementation of guidelines, policies and procedures.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Heath Martin, Manager City Growth on (08) 9956 6742.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will have previous experience in general administration and business support duties, including dealing with customer enquiries and data entry. High attention to details skills are required along with demonstrated time management and organisational skills.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $72,450 per annum or $36.6648 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm, Friday 17 January 2025

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER