- Temporary / Part Time / 12 month contract
- Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
- Applications close Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

Provide high-level administrative support to the Environmental Health Unit and assist with broader administrative functions across the City Development Directorate, including providing backup support during leave and operational requirements. The main duties of this role includes:

- Provide high level administrative support to the skilled staff in the Environmental Health Unit.
- Assist other administrative employees within City Development Directorate as required and provide backup during times of leave or other operational requirements.
- Provide first point of contact for the Environmental Health Unit, action queries where possible or promptly refer to the appropriate persons to facilitate effective communication.
- Use Council's authorised recordkeeping system(s) to create, receive and capture corporate records relevant to the responsibilities of the position in accordance with Council's Records Management Policy.
- Research and analyse information under the direction of Managers/Professional staff, to provide accurate and timely information for decision making and responding to specific enquiries

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 III in Office Administration (or equivalent) or equivalent related experience
- Proof of right to work in Australia
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and confidential matters in an appropriate manner
- Demonstrated experience and competence in the use of Windows based computer programs and word processing packages





Applications Close

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Dione Eggins - Coordinator - Administration North - 02 4444 8***.

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 professional 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
- NSW Welcome Experience

**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 encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

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