Administration Officer Planning

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Be part of a team contributing to your local community

Lifestyle location on the Murray River

The opportunity

Federation Council has an exciting opportunity for two dedicated Administration Officers to join our Planning and Development Team on a 12-month contract. These positions are available due to internal secondments and are fundamental to the success of our team.

We are looking to fill one full-time position (35 hours/week) and one part-time position (28 hours/week).

As an Administration Officer, you will play a dynamic and pivotal role in promoting a professional and positive image of Federation Council. Your primary focus will be to deliver exceptional customer service and ensure the needs of our clients are consistently met.

As an Administration Officer, you will provide essential support to the Planning and Development department. Your core responsibilities will include:

Processing applications submitted through the NSW Planning Portal.

Producing and issuing certificates using standard templates.

Digitizing drainage diagrams and other historical records.

Managing requests related to the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA) and other planning records.

Creating and maintaining registers within Council's Civica Authority application management system.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications

Completion of a Certificate III in Administration or similar, or relevant experience in a similar role.

Demonstrated experience in the area of Administration in a government agency; similar non-government agency (such as SES; RFS, etc); or a development industry professional service provider.

Hold a current and valid Driver's Licence.

Demonstrated intermediate computer skills across a range of applications and the ability to adapt to new computer software easily.

Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities as well as plan and organise one's own work to achieve set objectives in the most efficient way possible within the available resources and timeframe.

Proven ability to provide excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both internal and external to Council.

What we offer

An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.

Fortnightly rostered days off for full-time positions.

Being part of a team contributing to your local community.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Salary packaging through Maxxia.

A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council's policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $35.49 per hour with progression up to $39.18 per hour dependent upon skills and experience.

How to find out more

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact the Human Resources team on 02 6033 8999 .

How to apply

Provide us with a cover letter telling us how you meet the criteria we have outlined above and also attach a resume detailing your work history, qualifications and skills.

Applications need to be submitted by 5.00pm on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Visit the Federation Council website careers page to view the position descriptions and apply www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au

Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We aim to recruit a diverse range of talented people to help us achieve our goals.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have customer service experience? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have experience in administration? Have you ever been a serving, full-time member of the Australian Defence Force, or a reservist on continuous full-time service?

Federation Council is home to a thriving and diverse community located in an agriculturally rich and diverse area on the border of NSW and VIC. The Southern Riverina region is the centre of one of the most productive wool, cereals and livestock growing areas in Australia. Only 3 hours from Melbourne, 4 hours from Canberra and 6 hours from Sydney, the region boasts a great climate & vibrant atmosphere.

From the roads you use and the footpaths you walk on, to the household waste you produce and the open spaces you visit, Federation Council provides an enormous range of services, as well as managing millions of dollars worth of infrastructure and public assets in our community.

Federation Council is home to a thriving and diverse community located in an agriculturally rich and diverse area on the border of NSW and VIC. The Southern Riverina region is the centre of one of the most productive wool, cereals and livestock growing areas in Australia. Only 3 hours from Melbourne, 4 hours from Canberra and 6 hours from Sydney, the region boasts a great climate & vibrant atmosphere.

From the roads you use and the footpaths you walk on, to the household waste you produce and the open spaces you visit, Federation Council provides an enormous range of services, as well as managing millions of dollars worth of infrastructure and public assets in our community.

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