Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/36nglf About the position The Administration Officer position provides the highest level of administrative support to ensure effective business processes, continuous improvement and exceptional internal and external customer service. This position is deployed within Council's Works department. Key Responsibilities - Provide the highest level of frontline customer service to the community, ensuring that complaints, enquiries and service requests are recorded, referred for action by appropriate staff and followed up where required - Provide reliable administrative support to technical and professional staff such as word processing, desktop publishing, data input, preparation of correspondence, and compilation of professional business documents - Maintain and ensure accuracy of systems, registers and databases - Compile data, prepare and distribute reports to meet statutory requirements - Provide administrative support to Council, Committee and other meetings including agendas, notices, and minutes - Proactively provide input into the development, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of processes and service delivery About you - Certificate III Business Administration or other equivalent qualifications or experience - Advanced competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software - Class C Drivers Licence - Previous experience in using Civica's Authority System (desirable) What we offer - Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week - Salary from $62,597 to $67,546 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation - Training Courses + Professional Development - Versatile work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi) - 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply) - Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family About Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley. The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation. Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle. It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you. Further information and to apply - For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Peter Ball, Manager Works on 0439 600 302. - If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email humanresources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au. - To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date. - Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing. - Applications close on 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/36nglf Administration Officer (Muswellbrook) Muswellbrook Shire Council Muswellbrook### Reply to this offerImpress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter.#J-18808-Ljbffr