Overview
The Centre Administration Officer is a newly created role to deliver key administration and operational support for library and youth services at the Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.
The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.
Responsibilities
* Deliver the day-to-day administrative operations of the Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub
* Assist management and coordinators to establish operational systems
* Provide support to our Community and our Library and Youth teams
* Coordinate and deliver the day-to-day administrative operations of the Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub, ensuring bookings, records, customer enquiries and operational processes support safe, reliable and welcoming community access to the centre
* Flexibility will be required for occasional evening and weekend work to assist with programs and events where required
Rewards / Benefits
* Flexibility and support
* Investment in you and your career
* An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
* A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
* Full time, 19-day work month
* Base annual salary $68,841 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
* Annual leave loading of 17.5%
* Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
* Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts
Additional position information
For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Centre Administration Officer PDF (405KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.
Desired Skills and Experience
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future. To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:
* Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire's HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
* Demonstrated experience in administration, customer service or front-of-house roles within a community, facility or service environment
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with young people, families and community members
* Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and competing priorities
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using booking, records management or administrative systems
* Ability to work with a moderate level of autonomy within established procedures while contributing positively to a team environment
* Commitment to maintaining a child-safe and inclusive environment
* Current Working With Children Check
* Ability to respond to varying operational demands in a community facility environment
Qualifications or experience in Business Administration, Community Development, Facility Administration or a related field will be highly regarded.
Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.
Further position related enquiries can be directed to Karen Dennison, Acting Manager Community Development & Libraries or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.
Applications close
4pm on Thursday 11 June 2026.
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.
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