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SalaryThe role:
This position sits within the Water Planning & Assets department of the Infrastructure and Engineering Services Division and is responsible for providing professional administrative support across the Water Development & Assessment team. Key accountabilities and duties will include sending sewer drainage diagrams to customers, general correspondence, reports, agendas, minute taking, invoice / purchasing functions in Technology One, and maintaining data registers.
You will be an administrative and customer service professional who is able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders clearly, effectively and in a timely manner. You will have solid working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), high level digital literacy and data entry skills and posses strong self-awareness and interest in learning and expanding your skillset. You are outcome focused, have the ability to solve problems and can naturally build and maintain relationships which contribute to the achievement of organisational outcomes. You will also hold tertiary qualifications in Business / Administration or related certificate with demonstrated experience in an administrative / customer service role. Experience with Electronic Document Management Systems and mapping software would be desirable.
What we offer?
- Above Award Parental Leave provisions
- Generous leave entitlements
- Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office
- Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology
- Ongoing personal and professional development programs
- Study assistance and study leave
- Journey to work cover
Salary:
- Base salary $61,800 p.a. - $68,000 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
- Superannuation (11%)
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
Closing date: Monday 1 April 2024 at 11.30 pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description for the Water & Sewer Development Administration Officer in PDF or Word formats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tracey Hamer, Manager Water Planning and Assets, who is the hiring manager for this role. Tracey can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Talent Acquisition Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ***************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
- Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We’re a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
