Make a real impact in your community.
Join our Property Assets team and help deliver quality capital works and maintain the assets that keep our municipality running. We’re seeking a proactive Technical & Administration Support Officer to coordinate project administration, support maintenance activities, liaise with contractors and keep our documentation tight, compliant and on schedule.
You’ll be the operational backbone—supporting the efficient delivery of our capital works program and maintenance services, ensuring works meet required standards, comply with regulations, and are delivered within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
About The Role
In this role you will;
Keep programs moving: Support the efficient delivery of capital works and maintenance programs.Own the admin engine: Maintain accurate records, files and databases; prepare reports; collate statistics; process invoices and manage correspondence.Coordinate logistics: Schedule works, organise meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, book travel and site visits.Stakeholder coordination: Liaise with contractors, builders, suppliers and internal teams to support timely, compliant delivery of works.Contractor support: Maintain engagement documentation, track performance and ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory and safety requirements.Monitor delivery: Assist in tracking maintenance and project progress to ensure quality standards and SLA timeframes are met.Plan and prioritise: Balance competing tasks to minimise operational disruption and support efficient service delivery.Research & reporting: Conduct research, compile information and provide administrative support to Management and staff.Continuous improvement: Identify and contribute to process, system and service enhancements.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Diploma in Business (Administration) or equivalent, plus experience in a professional office environment.High proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic recordkeeping, and enterprise systems (e.g. TechnologyOne).Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team.Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
Position Details
full-time (76 hours fortnight).
What’s In It For You
Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements15% Superannuationa motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the wayongoing training and career developmentaccess to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAPlocated just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBDGlenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025
Our commitment to community
Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment - view it here.
How To Apply
To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.
Your Application Must Include
a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Descriptiona current resume
Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.
Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 15 March 2026
Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Ben Atkin, Coordinator Property Assets on (03) 6216 6800.