Administration Officer - Casual

About the position

The Administration Officer will provide the highest level of frontline customer service to the community, and reliable administrative support to ensure effective business processes. This position may be deployed across Council’s Customer Service and/ or Administration Units.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

• Certificate III Business Administration or other equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Advanced competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated Fundamental Level key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).
• Previous experience in using Civica’s Authority System (desirable).

We offer

• Casual with an hourly rate from $41.7399 to $45.0403 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)(depending on qualifications, skills and experience), plus 11.5% superannuation
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Kim Randall, A/Coordinator Customer Experience on 02 6549 3700.For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 12 July 2024. 

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience