Band 6 - $99,846.49 -$108,835perannum (plus super)

Permanent Full Time

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, GreaterDandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population ofover 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's secondlargest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes atDandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturallydiverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 differentbirthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industriesinclude manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade,wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional characterthat offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellentservice to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We investin the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that isrespectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

Aboutthe role

This rolesits within the City Works Department in the City Futures Directorate and leadsthe administration support function across multiple service areas includingCivil Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Fleet Services, Waste Services andCleansing.

As the Team Leader Administration Support,you will provide leadership, coordination and continuous improvement ofadministrative services to ensure efficient, high-quality support across thedepartment. You will oversee a small team of administration staff, supportoperational leaders and the Manager City Works, and act as a central point forbusiness support, reporting, recruitment processes, and customer serviceoutcomes.

Aboutyou

To be successful in this role, you willdemonstrate:

- Proven experienceleading and developing teams to achieve business outcomes




- Strong expertise inbusiness support and office management functions within a complex organisation
- Highly developedinterpersonal, communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Advanced computerliteracy and experience with business systems and records management
- Ability to managecompeting priorities, tight timeframes and changing demands
- A strong customerservice focus with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Sound judgement,organisational skills and the ability to lead continuous improvementinitiatives.

You will be a collaborative and adaptableleader who can build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and maintainhigh standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteriaoutlined in the position description as part of your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing,work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacityassessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce aclear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a nationalpolice check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’),subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people withcriminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an setting where staffthrive,



both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as peopleand professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture whichencourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plentyof opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expandingand diverse organisation.

- Our benefits include
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including studyassistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs

For moreinformation about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangementsfor all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applicationsfrom everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanderbackground, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age,ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplaceadjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staffmember.

Council is committedto providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting culturalsafety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerancefor child abuse and harm.

If you require any accessor reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, thenplease do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experiencetruly matters to us.

Applications close:5pm,Friday, 28 August 2026

Further information: Matthew Berry, 8571 1713

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📌 Team Leader Administration Support (Dandenong)
🏢 City of Greater Dandenong
📍 Dandenong