* Great salary starting at $68,246.88 with annual increases
* Career growth with ongoing development opportunities
* Hybrid WFH flexibility + Monthly ADOs
The Opportunity:
In this role you'll be at the heart of our Community Laws Unit, handling everything from database management and customer service to processing permits and managing animal registrations. It's a dynamic job where no two days are the same
You'll also:
* Provide administrative support, including preparation of letters, notices, and record maintenance.
* Assist Community Laws Officers with data input and task management.
* Monitor the permit and infringement processes to ensure compliance.
* Help process animal registrations and assist with our annual renewal process.
* Collect and report relevant data to help us improve and serve the community better.
This is a full time, ongoing position, based in Bairnsdale.
What you'll bring to the team (Key Selection Criteria)
* Relevant experience or knowledge in the provision of administrative skills and database management duties and functions.
* Ability to make decisions with a minimum of guidance.
* Excellent keyboard and computer skills and an ability to adapt to the Shire's computer software applications.
* Ability to manage busy workloads and to be clear about setting priorities in the context of team objectives.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
We offer:
Work-life Balance:
* Monthly ADOs
* 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
* Flexible start and finish times
* Extra time off over Christmas
* Discounted memberships to our recreation centres
* Banded salaries with built in yearly increases
* Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December
* 17 weeks paid parental leave
* Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
* Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career
* Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
* Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
Excited about th is role? We'd love to hear from you To apply, please include:
* Your resume detailing your qualifications, experience, and referees.
* A cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role.
* A document addressing each of the key selection criteria.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 October 2025 .
For any questions or a confidential discussion, reach out to Karen MacDonald, Community Laws Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
Vacancy Description - PD 5618 - Community Laws Administration Officer.pdf (270 kB)
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