Administration Distribution Officer

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The Admin Distribution Officer is responsible for City of Parramatta's Food Services Meals on Wheels kitchen duties, receptionist duties and administration support within the Community Care Team. This role emphasizes highly responsive customer service, attention to detail and flexible support to ensure smooth and efficient operations across the Community Care team.

• Fulfil all administrational duties including switchboard, word processing, communication dissemination, and customer enquiries
• Complete accurate, reconciled, record keeping and data entry across multiple IT platforms
• Complete Meals on Wheels stock control processes including freezer work, stock rotation & inventory, meal packing & ordering
• Raising Purchase Orders and Receipting in line with Council processes

We are looking for someone with:

• Current C Class Drivers License
• Food Handling Certificate
• Minimum 2 years administration experience
• Demonstrated experience using the Microsoft Suite
• Experience in food distribution is highly desirable including tasks such as lifting, stock rotation, inventory management, order processing, meticulous attention to detail regarding allergen labelling and packing
• Strong time management capabilities with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• High attention to detail
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Permanent full-time opportunity

Remuneration from $68,111 to $74,982 plus 12% superannuation. In addition City of Parramatta offers excellent employee benefits including:

• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Candidates must apply online attaching a cover letter addressing the following questions:

• Provide a list of software you have utilised in the past twelve months to complete your daily work. Please also provide your level of experience (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced in using the software).
• Outline your previous experience and/or understanding of stock control processes, including picking/packing, ordering, rotation, inventory and record keeping.
• Outline your previous experience working as a team member to meet shared deadlines and what role you took in that process.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday 7 September 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the successful candidate to complete a Criminal History Records Check and a Pre-Employment Medical, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Government Administration