Make a real impact where it matters most.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We’re working hard to provide strong leadership and sustainable services to the Liverpool Plains, while developing our shire as an attractive destination to live, work, visit and invest. When you join Liverpool Plains

Shire Council, you’ll be part of that impact every single day.

How you’ll make an impact

We have opportunities for two Administration Coordinators to join our team:

- Administration Coordinator - Planning and Growth

- Administration Coordinator - Infrastructure and Utilities

As the Administration Coordinator to the Director, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support to enable the effective leadership and operation of the Director’s portfolio. These are critical roles within Council, supporting either the Director Planning and Growth or the Director Infrastructure and Utilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities with discretion and efficiency.

You will manage executive workflows including complex calendar coordination,

correspondence, reporting and briefing preparation, while ensuring the accurate and timely flow of information across the directorate. These roles are central to coordinating Council and Committee business, supporting report preparation and tracking outcomes, and resolving customer enquiries and complaints.

Working closely with the Director, you will exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and provide proactive administrative support to ensure directorate operations run smoothly. You will also contribute to strong governance and customer service outcomes by coordinating enquiries, maintaining records, and supporting effective communication across the organisation.

This position offers a salary ranging from $64,360 to $82,383gross per annum, plus superannuation (12 per cent), with commencing salary dependant on qualifications, skills, qualifications and experience.

Council is committed to attracting the best talent and recognises that flexibility is important. While this role has been designed as a full-time position,



we are open to considering part-time or other flexible working arrangements for the right candidate. Remuneration will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis where applicable.

What you’ll bring to our team To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

- Certificate III or IV in Business Administration or related discipline.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to address a broad range of issues, resolve problems practically and sensitively, and exercise sound judgement in complex situations.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance competing workloads and deliver within deadlines,

while maintaining attention to detail.

- Excellent written communication skills and experience in preparing correspondence, reports and other documents to a consistently high standard.
- Demonstrated ability to manage administrative functions, including diary management, meeting coordination, correspondence handling, and the preparation of reports and briefings.
- Advanced digital literacy, including high-level skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and the ability to confidently use and adapt to corporate systems such as records management, document management, finance, workflow and meeting management systems.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact and discretion in a political environment.
- Proven experience providing high-level executive support to senior leaders in a complex and agile environment.

Why Liverpool Plains Shire Council?

Because here, your work matters. You’ll make a real difference for our community while enjoying genuine work–life balance,

opportunities to grow, and the benefits of regional living. With a supportive team, flexible arrangements and a lifestyle many only dream of, Liverpool

Plains is a place where your career and life can both thrive.





You’ll enjoy access to a range of other benefits, including:

- Nine-day fortnight,
- Salary packaging and novated leasing opportunities,
- Generous leave entitlements, including Long

Service Leave after five years’ continuous service,

- Professional development and training opportunities,
- Health and wellbeing initiatives,
- Access to Council’s Employee Assistance Program.

At Liverpool Plains Shire Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve – where everyone feels welcome, respected,

and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability,

culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+

community.

About the Liverpool Plains Shire The Liverpool

Plains Shire is centrally located in the New England-North West, strategically nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Stretching across 5,086

square kilometres, the Liverpool Plains is renowned as the food bowl of New

South Wales and is home to a vibrant community, offering the best of country living.

The main population centres of Quirindi and Werris Creek are located at the heart of the

Shire and are supported by several smaller villages and hamlets including

Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah,

and Willow Tree.

Ready to

Apply?

To apply, click APPLY NOWbelow and complete the application form. You will need to attach your Resume (CV) and Cover Letter and address the selection criteria.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 19 July 2026.

Applications will be reviewed progressively, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Enquiries For further information about this role, please feel free to contact Warwick Stimson, Director Planning and Growthon (02) 6746 1*** for a confidential discussion.

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