Administration Officer - Sunshine Coast Council
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The department takes a lead role in the formulation of a new waste management strategy to align with the sustainability vision of council and advocates and manages solutions to deliver on this strategy. The branch also focuses on resource conservation.
In this role, you will provide advanced administrative services and a high level of professionalism and customer service to both internal and external customers. The successful candidate will use their experience to support the team’s day-to-day operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provision of advanced administration services such as customer contact, word processing, record management, information systems and the provision of timely and accurate information.
- Carry out business administration functions such as processing financial transactions and reports.
- Research and analyse information to prepare correspondence and reports.
- Carry out specific waste financial functions associated with banking, invoicing, purchasing, debtors, reconciliations and contract payments.
- Work effectively as a member of the work area’s support team.
About You
- You want your work to make a visible impact in the community you love.
- As a skilled in administration and office support, you will possess previous experience in providing administration support to a diverse multifunctional team.
- Strong time management, written and verbal communications skills and the ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders are required.
- You will have demonstrated problem solving skills and experience contributing to business improvements that seek to enhance the efficiency of administration functions and processes.
- As a requirement of this role, you have a Certificate III in Business Administration/Local Government or other relevant disciplines or equivalent experience.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us; we offer initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: Flexible working including a 9-day fortnight.
- Extras: Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
How To Apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan.
For specific enquiries contact Michelle Field during business hours on.
We’re working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at
We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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