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At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
A range of flexible work arrangements
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
Free access to all Ripples venues
And much, much more!
Legal Services delivers key services within Council through the provision of legal advice, litigation, drafting and reviewing of contracts, and conveyancing. The Legal Services department is also responsible for the enterprise risk management framework, internal audit and insurance claims management in order to ensure Council’s financial and operational controls are carried out in an effective, efficient and ethical manner.
About the role
The provision of office and administrative support to the functions of the Legal Services Department and for the provision of information to the public in accordance with legislative requirements, Council’s business rules, procedures and policy. Also responsible for assisting the Right to Information Officer.
Essential criteria
A TAFE certificate in Office Administration or equivalent or solid experience in administration duties
Attention to detail and accuracy in handling confidential information.
Proficiency in using office software such as SharePoint.
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Well-developed negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills
Proven experience in providing office and administrative support.
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of the functions of Local Government (including providing information to the public)
Experience in working in a highly regulated environment or within a legislative framework
Knowledge and experience or ability to learn applying the Government Information Public Access Act (GIPA).
Salary: $65,332.00 - $75,625.00 per annum, plus 11% Superannuation.
This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the 28 February 2024. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Larissa Rossi, Right to Information Officer, on 4732 8320.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
