About Us
Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
Shape your future. Serve your community. Belong to something bigger.
About this Position:
Reporting to the Business Operations Lead, the Administration Officer provides professional, efficient, and customer-focused administrative support to the Roads and Infrastructure Directorate. This role is central to ensuring smooth operations through timely coordination of systems, accurate data management, and high-quality service to internal teams, external stakeholders, and the community. Working in a dynamic, multi-skilled environment, the Administration Officer contributes to key projects, supports multiple departments, and plays a vital role in driving operational effectiveness through strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration.
What We can offer you:
- Flexible work arrangements within operational requirements, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
What we trust you to deliver:
- Deliver high-quality administrative support, including processing correspondence, invoices, registers, and document preparation
- Coordinate meetings, mail-outs, and directorate communications to ensure timely and accurate information flow
- Maintain and improve systems, records, and data management practices to support efficient operations
- Provide training and support to staff on systems, processes, and compliance requirements
- Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting multiple teams as required
What you will need to be successful:
- Tertiary qualifications in Administration, Finance or similar (minimum Cert II level)
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced administration skills, which includes meeting preparation and minute taking, report preparation, project administration, record keeping (financial and general).
- Strong time management skills to effectively balance competing and changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse team environment
Full position description:
Full-Time Term Contract: 70 hours across a 9-day fortnight until 27 October 2027.
Salary: A salary range from $1,298 per week + superannuation.
Closing date: Wednesday 8 July at 4:00pm. However, applications may be assessed as they are received.
Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Kimberley Morhaus, Business Operations Lead, on 0408 367 704.
Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.
Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments (such as functional fitness and drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
