Administration Support Officer

Permanent full time position 

Salary: $64,368 to $72,109 per annum, (based on 70 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight.  We also offer a hybrid working from home arrangement.

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Administration Support Officer to join our team!  

Are you a pro-active, enthusiastic person and a good communicator? Do you possess excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and the ability provide high quality customer service? Then this could be the role for you!

About us

Hornsby Shire is located on Sydney's upper north shore, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. Known as the ‘Bushland Shire’, our local government area is characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves and rural landscape. The rest of the Shire combines urban, rural and open spaces. We are a diverse and inclusive Council and we encourage candidates from different backgrounds to apply.

About the role

This position is an operational role that provides administration support within Council’s Planning Division. The position will facilitate the provision of quality customer services to stakeholders and customers and provide project and administrative services.

The position is required to participate in and, at times, lead other initiatives that aim to progressively improve the Planning & Compliance Division’s processes, practices and customer services.

About you

The Administration Support Officer role requires an individual who;

* Is proactive and enthusiastic with good problem solving and interpersonal skills
* Provides high quality customer service
* Has the ability to set and meet deadlines
* Has excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, and
* Possesses excellent computer skills

Previous experience facilitating the smooth running of a busy team using your process and procedural skills will be essential.

Benefits of working with us

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic culture with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance. Visit www.hornsby.gov.au/careers and click on "what we offer" to learn about the wonderful benefits available at Hornsby Council.

For further information please contact Karen Signorio, Planning and Compliance Division Administrator on 9847 6743.

A pool of eligible candidates is proposed to be created for any future casual and fixed term positions that may become available

Closing date: Sunday 30 March 2025 at 11.30pm

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