Administration Assistant Commercial And Corporate Services - 10665

Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time 12 Months

Location: Emerald 

Department: Commercial & Corporate Services 

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 2: $69,241.44 - $73,752.91 + Superannuation

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Administration Assistant to support our Commercial & Corporate Services team.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, results driven and have an enthusiastic approach to customer service. 

You will also have exceptional attention to detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to be adaptable to accommodate continuous changing priorities.

You will provide high level support to the Commercial and Corporate Services team by:

• Completing accounts payable functions including raising purchase orders, receipting goods and credit card reconciliation
• Preparing confidential documents, meeting agendas and minutes
• End to end organisation of meetings and events
• Assisting with Calendar and Email management for the General Manager
• Providing administration support to a diverse management team

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Demonstrated experience in assisting a large, complex organisation
• A flexible and resourceful approach and a positive attitude to competing priorities and requests
• A high degree of competency utilising Microsoft Office suit and other computer programs
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively assist various managers with day to day tasks and specific projects
• A respectful and considered approach to confidential and sensitive information 
• C Class Drivers Licence

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Provision for either a Fortnightly or Monthly RDO
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description

To be  considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia.
• Reference Checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 - 8am