Temporary Administration Officer

Council is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to fill the temporary full-time role of Administration Officer.

Reporting directly to the Manager Corporate & Customer Experience, you will support Broken Hill City Council in delivering valued services to the community, through the coordination of governance and corporate service objectives and administration support. 

Job Description

We are seeking an employee that has highly developed administration skills and experience covering a broad range of administrative support to teams, supervisors, and managers with a strong customer service focus. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to implement and improve processes to manage workflow and take a proactive approach to their work.

Duties performed will include all accountabilities listed in the position description (see attached). Please review the job description before submitting an application to determine your suitability for this position.

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated experience in a high-level administrative role
• Relevant qualifications and recent high-level administrative work experience.
• Demonstrated personable skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Proven ability to work cooperatively in a sensitive and confidential environment.
• Excellent time management skills, managing high workflow for multiple stakeholders.
• Experience and understanding of policy and procedure processes.
• Demonstrate high-level computer literacy.
• Understand all Council staff are one team working towards a shared purpose.
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
• Commitment to a strong values culture and preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Corporate Health and Wellbeing programs
• Employee growth and development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Social Clubs

The appointment will be subject to:

• Pre-employment Medical
• National Police and Background Check
• Reference Checks

Job reference: BHCC-CCE-03

Temporary Administration Officer

Any questions about the role can be directed to Michelle Rolton, Manager Corporate & Customer Experience on (08) 8080 3360.

To apply for this role, use the FORM BELOW and provide Council with a cover letter (maximum of 3 pages) addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role; answer the nominated application question and provide an up-to-date CV with a minimum of two current referees.

Application Question:

Describe a time when you worked as part of a team, what role did you play and how did you contribute to the team’s achievements?

Applications close Friday 18th October 2024 at 5 pm (ACST)

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. People from indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s HR Department on (08) 8080 3346 or 8080 3351.

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.