Administration Trainee - Infrastructure Services

SCONE
Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week) – 2 year fixed-term contract

The role:
Council is currently seeking an Administration Trainee to join the Infrastructure Services team.  The role will assist the Infrastructure Support Officer to provide quality customer service and administration support whilst developing your skills and knowledge across a broad range of administrative functions. The position also provides the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Business Administration.

What’s on Offer:
-$540.10 to $918.30 per 35 hour week + 11.5% super and the opportunity for salary progression
-20 days paid annual leave every year, generous sick leave entitlements and access to flexi-time system
-Access to training and development opportunities 
-Salary sacrifice options
-Generous uniform allowance 
-Flexible work arrangements and reward program

What we need from you:
The successful candidate will have a NSW Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or equivalent and will have a keen interest and aptitude to working in an administration and support role.  Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and accuracy and attention to detail is also essential, as is the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
The successful candidate will need to be a confident communicator and will need to effectively maintain effective workplace relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.  

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date:

Monday 3 March, 2025

Job Description:

To view the job description for this role, please click here. 

Enquiries and Further Information
Give Rag Upadhyaya, Director Infrastructure Services, a call on 02 6540 1155 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity. 

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. 
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.