Woollahra Municipal Council

Administration Officer – Traffic & Transport

• Salary from $82,629 to $94,794 p.a. plus superannuation
• 35 hours per week, fortnightly RDO
• Potential to work from home 2 days per week

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.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Administration Officer to join our Traffic & Transport team located at Woollahra Council Chambers in Double Bay opposite the iconic Redleaf Beach.

Reporting to the Team Leader Traffic & Transport, you will provide specialist administrative support to the team with regards to Parking Meters, Works Zone and Roads Act requests and approvals.

About you

In order to be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication and customer service skills to ensure all customer queries are responded to in a timely and accurate manner. You will be confident in juggling a range of tasks including but not limited to document control management using Council’s systems such as HPE Content Manager, coordination of Traffic Committee agendas, preparation of accurate reports and administration of public consultations.

Essential Criteria

• Previous administrative experience
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
• Demonstrated experience with Windows-based computer applications including Word, Excel and database software
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated understanding of EEO and WHS principles
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s values

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in Local Government or similar environment
• Qualifications in Business Administration and/or Office Management
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence

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 rostered day off
• Flexible work arrangements (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 online by clicking the link below
• 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 http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Ever Fang, Team Leader - Traffic & Transport on 02 9391 7039 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 on Sunday, 27 October 2024 

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. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

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.