A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south‐east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state's most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award‐winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
* Rostered days off
* Flexible work arrangements
* Salary packaging
Responsibilities
We're seeking a highly organised individual to provide administrative, technical, and research support to our Water and Sewerage Services team.
As the Water and Sewer Administration Officer, you will play a key role in supporting professional staff by compiling data and statistics for reports, research papers, and records. You'll also be responsible for preparing and managing Notices, Orders, and Certificates, as well as coordinating agendas and documenting minutes for both internal and external committee meetings.
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Qualifications
We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Business Administration or related discipline and has three (3) years recent and relevant work experience in administration.
You will have the following skills and experience:
* Advanced word processing skills (Microsoft Word) and ability to develop templates and macros according to organisational style guides and standards.
* Demonstrated skills in prioritising high pressure or high‐risk work tasks and activities.
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated minute‐taking skills, assisting with the creation of written responses to external stakeholders and the development of procedures.
* Ability to research and apply relevant policies, procedures and legislation to formulate responses accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
This is a permanent full‐time position working 35 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $83,725.82 gross per annum, comprising of:
* $1,437.60 per week base salary
* $172.51 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
* Rostered day off scheme (nine‐day fortnight)
* Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
* Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
* Wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Stephen Marshall – Manager | Water and Sewer on 0429 155 916.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 27 May 2026.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Council's Immunisation Procedure.
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