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Administration Officer Community Development and Youth Services 

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with a projected population growth of 181,591 people.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting new opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic Community Development and Youth Services Team. This role is responsible for providing essential administrative support to the Community Development and Youth Services teams within Council. This includes delivering high-quality administrative assistance, ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities and maintaining a consistent standard of excellent customer service, providing timely and accurate support for both internal and external stakeholders.

Tasks for this role include: 

• Scheduling meetings, preparing necessary materials, including agendas and minutes
• Assist with various administrative tasks, such as facility and hall bookings, invoicing, and processing purchase orders
• Assist with customer service calls relating to Coordinator responsibility areas, including delegation of responses to routine community inquiries
• Actively participate in the development of information systems, procedures and reporting which will enhance customer experience

This role is a permanent part-time opportunity. Remuneration begins at $69.2K to $72.5K (Band 4) pro rata plus superannuation.

About You

You will be a highly organised and experienced individual to join our team in an Administration role. The ideal candidate will bring extensive administration experience, coupled with a strong background in customer service. You will possess a high level of computer proficiency and demonstrated knowledge of quality management systems, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all tasks.

Our successful candidate will have excellent time management skills which will enable you to prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines, excellent oral and written communication skills ensuring smooth interactions with staff, stakeholders, and the community. 

A genuine interest in working within the local government sector is highly desirable.

For further information about this role please contact Coordinator Community Development and Youth services, Teagan Harris on        0419 015 692 or teagan.harris@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au 

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement.

Applications close at 5pm Monday 14 April 2025.