Job Details
35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime.
Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra.
Applications close Tuesday, 31 March 2026 (at midnight).
Overview
Permanent / Full Time
Salary: $64,207 - $72,166 gross p.a. plus 12% Super.
About The Role
We are seeking a reliable and detail‐oriented Administrative Assistant to provide high‐quality administrative support to the Community Infrastructure Planning Manager and the wider Community Infrastructure Planning team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide general administrative support to assist in the delivery of day‐to‐day services, including preparing and distributing correspondence, agendas, minutes, and monitoring action items.
* Support financial processes by raising purchase orders, processing invoices, receipting, and assisting with credit card reconciliations.
* Maintain and update databases and records related to team business, community requests, action items, and project information.
* Provide administrative support to the Community Infrastructure Planning Manager, including calendar management, travel and accommodation bookings, and monitoring reporting deadlines.
* Assist with project and engagement activities, including preliminary research tasks, liaising with meeting participants, facility bookings, and follow‐up actions.
* Project administration support.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
* Certificate III in Office Administration (or equivalent) AND at least 3 years' experience in a similar role.
* OR
* At least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
* PLUS
* Class C Driver's Licence.
* Proof of right to work in Australia.
Our ideal candidate will be detail‐oriented and able to prioritise tasks effectively, while consistently upholding Council's customer service standards when working with both internal stakeholders and external customers. They will demonstrate an ability to manage competing timeframes and deliver administrative tasks meticulously, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
How To Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
* At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
* Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
* Please describe how you manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy in your work.
Applicants who progress to pre‐employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.
Applications Close
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 (at midnight).
Contact
Paul Donnelly – Community Infrastructure Planning Manager – 02 4429 3601.
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work‐life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits
* Generous leave entitlements.
* Long Service Leave after 5 years.
* Option of flexitime for indoor staff.
* 9‐day fortnight for outdoor staff.
* Flexible and remote working arrangements.
* Novated lease arrangements available.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance.
* Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
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