Administration Officer - Casual (Media & Communications)

The Administration Officer will provide the highest level of frontline customer service to the community, andreliable administrative support to ensure effective business processes.
This position will be deployed in Council’s Media and Communications Unit.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide professional communication support for Council, including drafting media releases, newsletters, social media posts, and briefing materials, as well as coordinating approval and distribution.
- Help manage public and media enquiries relating to Council initiatives, events and policies, ensuring consistent, accurate and reputationally sound messaging across all communication channels.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of systems, registers and databases.
- Proactively provide input into the development, implementation, monitoring and continualimprovement of processes and service delivery.
- Certificate III Business Administration or other equivalent qualifications or experience.
- Advanced competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
- Demonstrated Fundamental Level key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).
- Previous experience in using Civica’s Authority System (desirable).

What we offer

- Casual with an h ourly rate from $ to $ per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional 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 excellent place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Applications close on 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

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.

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