Local Government

1 week ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Randstad Full time

This is an opportunity to work for a NSW Local Council. The Government employs an inclusive and diverse workforce, with fun and supportive office environments and flexible work options.

About your new role

As Council Secretariat and Registers Officer, you will be responsible for the provision of all secretariat support in the preparation of Council Meetings and Committee meetings to ensure they run efficiently and effectively.

Location: Parramatta

Contract Duration: 3 months contract

Salary: $53.73 per hour + Super

Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Responsibilities include:

  • Compile agendas and business papers for Council meetings
  • Attend and take minutes and provide secretariat support at council Meetings and Committee Meetings
  • Provide advice, training and assistance to staff on Council's Business paper process, including on relevant technology
  • Review and update Governance related registers on an ongoing basis.
  • Provide advice on Council Resolutions as required.
  • Apply continuous improvement principles to ensure that Council is providing efficient and effective service in relation to the management of business papers and its process on ongoing basis
  • Contribute to improved customer service and organizational effectiveness, by acting ethically, honestly and with fairness.

What you will need to succeed

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in all aspects of administrative tasks associated with Council Meetings and Committee Meetings
  • Demonstrated experience in training staff
  • Demonstrated experience in using Info Council Business Paper program

This is a great opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will have the chance to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable experience working for NSW Government.

Next steps

If you are ready to apply for this opportunity, please select "Apply Now".

Have a question before applying? Please contact

We recruit for a broad range of job types across multiple departments and locations within the NSW Government, so if this role isn't for you but you would like to be considered for other government roles, please email

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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