• Become part of a progressive and well respected team within the Planning and Community Services Department at Council and assist in providing vital services to your community
• Enjoy a competitive salary circa ranging from $65,000 - $75,000 plus super and a host of great benefits
• You will be supported in a flexibility work environment that provides a healthy work/life balance
• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that promotes teamwork, continuous learning and career development

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career opportunity that supports services to your community?   Then look no further and join the Planning & Community Services team and use your well developed administration skills to support high level roles and functions within the department.

The Administration Officer - Planning and Community Services is responsible for providing direct personal administrative assistance to the Director Planning and Community Services and supports the Executive Manager Planning and Certification, the Manager Regulation and Building Compliance and the Land Use Planning Specialist. The role focuses on Environmental Health, Ranger Services, Regulation and Compliance functions.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provide administrative support to the Director Planning and Community Services and other areas within the Department.
• Lead and maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for Planning and Community Services.
• Prepare accounts and maintain purchase order system. 
• Administer and maintain cemetery records.
• Coordinate Council reports and Business Papers for the Department.
• Assist with public counter and other enquiries for the Department. 
• Mentor the Business Support Officer and trainee roles as required. 
• Other duties as required by Council

View the Position Description for the role click here

About You

• To be successful in this position you will need to have:

  • Certificate IV in Business or a related discipline
  • High level computer skills in the Microsoft suite
  • Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to communicate in a tactful, professional, courteous and efficient manner
  • Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to WHS 
  • Current and maintained NSW Driver's Licence

Our ideal candidate is someone passionate about contributing to their community and maintains a keen safety awareness.

Your resilience and flexibility enables you to thrive in a fast changing environment, making you a perfect fit for our dynamic team.

This is a role for a proactive and diligent individual eager to contribute to the services the department offers to the Community.  We are looking for someone who embodies our values of integrity, respect, safety, community, innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 10 within Council's salary structure and offers a competitive salary ranging from circa $65,000 to $75,000 ($36 to $41 per hour) (starting salary depends on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Four weeks Annual Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Generous sick leave provisions
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service. 
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. As you progress in your role, you will have the opportunity for career progression. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve. 

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community.  As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver.  We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community. 

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive and work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!