At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Administration Officer Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the center of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as an Administration Officer at our Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets, and develop your skills and future career. There are currently multiple roles available!

Find personal and professional growth

With the creation of our new Administration roles here's your opportunity to work with the team at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets, considered one of the largest selling centres in Australia in terms of combined sheep and cattle numbers! In this fast-paced environment you'll enjoy the diversity of hands-on operation and recording of scale information as part of sale day processes as well providing administrative support for operations and project work. You'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate records for the large scale sale of livestock and work with a team that values your contributions and supports your career goals.  

You'll find growth through:

• Managing and operating saleyards software to record and track livestock sales, ensuring the correct entry of data such as lot numbers, weights, and sale prices.
• Updating the sale system software in real-time during sale days to provide accurate reports for agents, buyers, and council staff.
• Maintaining high level skills in the operation of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, electronic document management system and other computer applications
• Assisting the Manager and Operations Coordinator to implement and enforce legislation, policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for employees and contractors.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III or higher in Business Administration or related discipline
• Highly developed administrative, organisational, written and verbal communication skills and customer services skills (to internal and external customers)
• Advanced proficiency in business related computer software (Microsoft Office Applications) and electronic document management systems.
• Demonstrated analytical skills particularly in regard to project management.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to relate effectively to a variety of clients offering a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.

We'd also love you to have:

• Knowledge of Local Government functions, in particular operational environments.
• Knowledge of WH&S and Risk Management principles

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $65,812 to $76,484.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets on 02 6801 4717 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

Applications close 9:00am, Friday 24 January 2025.

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.