Administration Officer - Green Spaces Environment

Your New RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our team Green Spaces and Environment Team! As our new Administration Officer - Green Spaces and Environment you will make a difference daily by providing general administrative support across the team. Key responsibilities will include writing emails, answering phone calls, database management and monitoring of the shared inbox. You will report directly to the Manager Green Spaces and Environment and work collaboratively with the Urban Forest and City Presentation, Sportsfields and Reserves, Biodiversity and Waste teams, facilitating success on a service delivery.This is a full-time permanent role based predominantly at the Operations Centre, but we can offer hybrid working arrangements and flexible work options for the right candidate.This is a Band 4 classified role, remuneration will be $71,212.94 - $75,849.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.What you will need to thriveThe key selection criteria for this role are:

• Secondary level education with qualifications in an appropriate discipline and/or demonstrated experience in administration and office procedures.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills together with proven intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and associated products, with the ability to learn other software applications.
• General knowledge of operation centre practices and systems would be well regarded.
• To be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work as a part of a team.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to be responsive and to deliver on promises and expectations.

How to applyPlease provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.For further information on this role please contact Andrew Dodd at or on 97389788.To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.Apply by: 05/07/2024 5pmPlease note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.Why UsAt Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.