Job No: PSC2222596
Location: Parkes
Play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential community services, ensuring administrative processes, regulatory functions and customer interactions are managed efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines.
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace that values professional development, continuous learning and opportunities to contribute to service improvement and positive community outcomes.
About the Opportunity
This is a rewarding opportunity to join the Infrastructure and Sustainability Directorate as a Project Support Officer on a fixed-term 12 month contract with the possibility of extension. In this role, you will provide essential administrative, financial processing, and record-keeping support to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with organisational procedures.
Further information on the role accountabilities is contained in the Project Support Officer Position Description.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Certificate III (or higher) in Business Administration, or equivalent skills and experience gained in a similar role.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare a range of correspondence and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring work is completed to a consistently high standard.
SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card)
Current and maintained NSW Drivers Licence
It will be highly desirable if you possess any of the following:
Minimum two (2) years work experience in an administrative or project role
Experience in financial or procurement systems
Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibilities of Local Government
Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.
The role has been evaluated as being within Grade 8 of Council's salary structure with a commencing salary of $64,662.67 per annum. The commencing salary to be determined upon the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate and also includes super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
Benefits of working at Council include:
35 hour working week and a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
Four weeks Annual Leave per year
Access to Long Service Leave after five years
Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible working arrangements available
Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service.
Relaxed regional lifestyle
Work/Life balance
And more!
In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.
Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.
About Parkes Shire Council
Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.
We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.
If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.
For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au
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