Job Summary

We are building a talent pool of experienced Administration Support Officers and Finance Support Officers for upcoming opportunities across Melbourne metropolitan local councils . If you have previous local government experience , we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Administration Support
General admin and clerical support across council teams
Managing emails, phone enquiries, and customer service tasks
Preparing documents, reports, and correspondence
Scheduling meetings, minute-taking, and diary coordination
Data entry and maintaining council records

Finance Support
Processing invoices, POs, payments, and financial transactions
Accounts payable/receivable support
Reconciliations and financial reporting assistance
Validating documentation and ensuring compliance
Vendor liaison and internal finance support

Requirements
Previous Melbourne Local Council experience is essential
Strong admin or finance background (depending on role)
High accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer service skills




Ability to work in rapid-paced environments with competing priorities
Confident using Microsoft Office
Experience with council systems such as Pathway, TRIM, ECM, TechOne, Civica, SAP (highly regarded)

How to Apply

If you have local council experience and are open to new prospects within Melbourne local government, we encourage you to submit your Expression of Interest.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work in Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.
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📌 Melbourne Council Admin & Finance Officer
🏢 Drake International - Australia
📍 Melbourne