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 will be deployed in Council's Property & Building Services Unit.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support across the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, delivery and closure
- Provide reliable administrative support to Technical and Professional staff such as word processing, desktop publishing, data input, preparation of routine correspondence, and compilation of professional business documents
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of systems, registers and databases
- Compile data, prepare and distribute reports to meet statutory requirements
- Provide administrative support to Council, Committee and other meetings including agendas, notices, and minutes
- Proactively provide input into the development, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of processes and service delivery

About you

- Certificate III Business Administration or other equivalent qualifications or experience
- Property Experience (desirable)
- Advanced competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software
- Class C Drivers Licence




- Previous experience in using Civica’s Authority System (desirable)

What we offer

- Casual with an hourly rate from $44.7118 per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Career development
- 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

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Applications close on 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

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📌 Administration Officer - Casual (Property & Building) (Newcastle)
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