Senior Administration Officer Shoalhaven City Council•Keiraville, New South Wales, Australia
Permanent / Full Time
35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
Located at the Nowra Administration building, Bridge Road, Nowra
Applications close Thursday, 9 July **** (at midnight)
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Senior Administration Officer to provide high‐quality secretarial and administrative support within our Technical Services Department at Council.
This role is critical in coordinating administrative workflows, meeting deadlines, and delivering a high standard of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
The main duties of this role includes:
Provide efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to the Technical Services Department including:
Reception functions
Responding to incoming calls and refer appropriately
Support the Technical Services Team to ensure the maintenance of high standards of customer service to internal/ external customers
Effectively coordinate the administrative workflows in Technical Services to achieve deadlines and meet customer expectations including
Incoming and outgoing correspondence tracking
Arrange meetings/ appointments/ events developing agendas, minute taking and provision of required resources
Develop purchase orders and invoices
Research and analyse information as requested by the Technical Services Department to ensure the provision of accurate information for meetings, decision making and responding to specific enquiries in a timely manner.
Supervise administrative staff as required




Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
Certificate IV in Office Administration/Secretarial Studies or equivalent
Demonstrated ability in project/event coordination
Class C Driver's Licence
Proof of right to work in Australia
Extensive experience in providing secretarial and administrative support to a large team.
Extensive experience in coordinating the administrative workflows of a large team to support the achievement of deadlines and a high standard of customer service.
Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to senior management
Our ideal applicant is highly detailed, embodies Council's core values of respect, integrity, adaptability and collaboration, and is committed to supporting the Technical Services team while delivering an exceptional standard of customer service.
If you have any questions about this role, please contactCraig Exton - Manager - Technical Services - ************
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Our workforce is our greatest asset,



and we pride ourselves on our people.
Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do.
With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff career development.
Benefits include:
Generous leave entitlements
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Option of flexitime for indoor staff
9‐day fortnight for outdoor staff
Flexible and remote working arrangements
Novated lease arrangements available
Opportunities for professional development and training
Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members.
We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants living with a disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
This job was originally advertised viaOur Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.
Applications Close: Thursday, 9 July **** (at midnight)
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📌 Senior Administration Officer (Wollongong)
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