Woollahra Municipal Council

Administration Officer – Open Space & Trees (Temporary)

• Salary from $44,056 to $54,678 per annum + super
• Temporary 12 months (Part time - 3 days per week)
• Located at Quarry Street Depot, Paddington

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About you

Your key responsibilities will include responding to customer enquiries, maintaining databases and correspondence, processing requisitions and invoices, and assisting in the preparation of statistical reports for the manager.

You will have the capacity to manage the quiet periods, to foster relationships with staff to ensure the flow of communication within the department, and to identify opportunities for improvement within the administrative systems which support the department’s work.

The depot, located next to Paddington Bowling Club, is the base for the tree maintenance, parks and sports fields maintenance and bush regeneration teams.

This is a temporary 12 month contract, working part time (3 days per week) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated substantial administration experience
• Ability to multitask effectively with attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to use Windows-based computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, to a high level
• Demonstrated ability to accurately maintain databases
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and coordination skills, with ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision as well as in a team environment

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in Local Government or similar environment
• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or equivalent

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities 

How to Apply

• Apply on line by clicking the 'APPLY' button
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to this link
• For further information about the role, please contact Nola Urquhart,  Assets and Park Maintenance Coordinator on (02) 9391 7978 during business hours
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360

CLOSING DATE:  11:59PM Sunday, 30 March 2025

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. 

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.