Address- Part time (0.2), On-going
- Band 4 - $64,276 pro rata, per annum + 11% superannuation
About Us:
The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Procurement & Tender Officer, we are looking for a highly organised and confident individual who can assist in ensuring our contract management system and e-Tender portal is up to date and accurate at all times. In addition, you will provide professional and responsive procurement process to the Finance Department while maintaining government best practice in all areas of procurement.
This position is for 8 hours per week and while the successful candidate will be required to work from the Council office, how those hours are worked is up to you. Work one day a week or stretch it out, the choice is yours.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Proficiency in Word processing, Excel spreadsheet and database management.
- Data entry experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements - up to 40% working from home.
- Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight)
- Negotiated start and finish times.
- Negotiated work sites.
We have generous leave entitlements including:
- 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
- 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
- Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
- Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
- Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
- Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
- Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Annual Flu Vaccinations.
- Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.
We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:
- Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
- Access to study leave.
- On the job training.
And the bonuses:
- Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
- 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".
- Recognition awards for years of service.
For further information about this position, please contact Sarah Willams, Chief Finance Officer, on 5795 0000.
Applications close 9am, Tuesday 11 June 2024.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.
