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Form of workAdministration Assistant
Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs and a population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.
Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Administration Assistant to join our Corporate Counsel section on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is primarily responsible to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Corporate Counsel, and other Senior Executive staff.
Duties include:
- Complete secretarial and administrative duties in a timely and accurate basis
- Prepare reports, correspondence, memorandums etc. through the provision of word processing services to the Corporate Counsel and senior staff
- Assist with preparation of the legal budget
- Filter Corporate Counsel’s incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner
- Ensure clerical functions such as orders, cheque requisitions, petty cash etc. are coordinated and controlled
- Assist with the collection of performance measurement information for the preparation of quarterly reviews.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Certificate III in a related field e.g. Business Administration or Legal
- Solid administrative experience.
Desirable:
- Legal related qualifications and experience
- Class “C” Driver's Licence
- Extensive experience in the use of various computer applications MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to communication and liaise with a variety of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work within a team environment.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,308.84 per week
- 35-hour working week
- Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
Closing date: Friday 22 March 2024, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Nishtha Tandon on 9839 5929
Internal ref: BCC1880
