Administration Support Officer - Waste

This role specifically supports our Waste Department with Administration Support forming a key role in providing customer services in our municipality and a focus on service provision to the Waste Team. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, and interpersonal skills including the ability to display empathy, be flexible and dependable whilst demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate an aptitude to resolve problems and think critically.

If you have the skills mentioned above and a certificate or experience in administration, highly developed computer skills with the ability to support others in IT systems, and an understanding of the role our department plays in our community, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

For a detailed overview of the role, please head to our careers page and review the position description.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be working with the waste and environment department providing various tasks of support.

Based in our Cobram office, you will be responsible for:

• Gathering and processing data relating to waste management services including coordinating and maintaining databases
• Providing general administrative and support services including preparing correspondence and reports, arranging and facilitating meetings including minute taking
• Coordinate records, documents and filing   
• Monitor budgets and process financial transactions
• Support the development and preparation of documents including guidelines and strategies and educational and promotional materials including, as required, by undertaking relevant research
• Support the Waste Services Team by providing effective administration services
• Process customer and client requests within extent of authority

ABOUT YOU

You will be working among a team of dedicated environmental warriors who are active in supporting our community in becoming more clean and efficient in waste management. You will be proactive and supportive. A Clear communicator and happy to go the extra mile. If you feel like this is a team you are happy to work among, as well as the below experience, hit the apply button

• Experienced administrator
• High level of computer literacy including MS Office Suite
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
• Quick and efficient at completing tasks

ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

The area’s warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment and location means Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licensed clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands.

We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer:

• A family friendly workplace that live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork
• The opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Attractive salary and the ability to salary package
• Onsite physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant
• Career progression and professional development
• Discounted corporate gym membership

The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police History Check prior to commencement.

An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.