Administration Team Leader

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

We’re seeking a capable and people-focused Administration Team Leader to provide day-to-day supervision of our Planning & Engineering Services Administration team and support the Manager Statutory Development Processes to keep services running smoothly, professionally and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced admin leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, customer service, and operational improvement in a fast-paced statutory environment.

This role is initially a temporary full-time opportunity with a Monthly ADO until July 2026. Remuneration is dependent on experience, with the salary range being $76.4k to $87.1k (Band 5) plus superannuation.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring calm, capable leadership, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to high-quality customer service. You will have qualifications in administration (or equivalent relevant experience), with demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring and supervising staff to achieve agreed outcomes. You’ll be confident handling telephone and counter enquiries, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and known for your clear communication and ability to work collaboratively across teams. You will also have a proactive, continuous improvement mindset, strong computer literacy across common business systems, and experience in local government and/or a planning or engineering environment will be highly regarded.

For further information about this role please contact Rick Traficante, Manager Planning and Engineering Services on o3 5734 6200.

All applications must include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Please note: the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement.

Applications close at 5pm Friday 13 February 2026