Senior Administration Officer - Kew Depot
Ongoing, full‐time opportunity based in Kew. Flexible arrangements can be considered.
Salary: $84,770 - $98,205 (plus super and monthly RDO).
About Boroondara
The City of Boroondara is a vibrant, inclusive and thriving community in Melbourne's inner east. Guided by a vision of a healthy, connected and sustainable community, it delivers services that place customers at the centre of everything it does. Its people are collaborative, innovative and committed to making a difference for the community every day.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administration Officer to provide professional and high‐level support to the Manager Open Space and Trees and the whole department within the Places & Spaces Directorate. Based at Kew Depot, this role is central to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the department, acting as a coordination point for councillor and CEO correspondence.
The role requires working across a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver quality administrative support, coordinate key processes, and contribute to strong customer service outcomes that support a greener Boroondara.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Manager and Department, including document preparation, meeting coordination and office management activities.
* Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
* Support financial and purchasing processes, including raising purchase orders and maintaining departmental supplies, while ensuring adherence to Council procedures.
* Oversee records management, monitor systems and ensure service standards and response timeframes are met.
* Deliver high‐quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders and assist in resolving complex enquiries.
* Contribute to reporting, process improvements and documentation, maintaining efficient systems that support the department's performance and compliance obligations.
About You
You are an experienced administration professional with a strong track record of supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation. You bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high‐quality reports, correspondence and documentation.
You are highly organised, detail‐oriented and able to prioritise competing demands while meeting deadlines. Your advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new systems quickly enable you to work efficiently and effectively.
With a proactive, solutions‐focused mindset, you demonstrate initiative and sound judgement, particularly when dealing with sensitive matters. You thrive both independently and as part of a team, building strong relationships across all levels and delivering exceptional customer service.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia. Those progressing through the selection process will need to complete a National Police Record Check and may also require a Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the "Apply" button by 11:59pm, Sunday 14 June 2026. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications directly to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.
Boroondara is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi‐wurrung people.
Equality and diversity statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.
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