Administration Officer | Community Services

Administration Officer | Community Services

Applications closing on 13 October 2025, 05:00 PM

- Reference number VAC59-25
- Job Type Full Time
- Package $76,128 to $84,597 per annum | 76 hours per fortnight | Superannuation up to 17%

Based in the inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state. Town of Cambridge staff can enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience.

The Role

The Town is seeking a proactive and experienced Administration Officer to join our Community Services team. In this dynamic position, you’ll provide essential administrative support across the Town’s community services portfolio, including the Library, Boulevard Centre, Quarry Amphitheatre, and Community Development. No day will be the same, with responsibilities including but not limited to, digital filing systems, coordinating rostering for staff, managing procurement requests, and assisting in special projects and initiatives. A key component of the role will be providing exceptional customer service to library patrons with the flexibility to work evenings or weekends if required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team and contribute to meaningful community-focused projects.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate’s core values will mirror the Town’s values of Friendly and helpful, Teamwork, Creativity, Integrity, and Respect, and be able to demonstrate the following:

- Previous experience supporting administration in a busy, customer service focused environment.

- Demonstrated competence with MS Office, Excel and corporate information systems and processes.

- Demonstrated attention to detail and keyboarding skills for accurate data input (alpha and numeric).

- Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide high quality internal and external customer service and deal with some conflict.

- Effective time management and organisational skills with demonstrated initiative for problem solving on administrative matters.

- Right to work in Australia (birth certificate, current passport or current visa)

- National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months)

Why work for Town of Cambridge

- Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution)

- Health and Wellbeing program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Training and Development opportunities

- Free car parking

- Free access to Bold Park Aquatic

- Quarterly staff cultural awards

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you

Should you require any further information regarding this position please contact Rebeca Young, Coordinator Community Programs and Library Services for a confidential discussion on (08) 9383 8910.

Applications can be submitted online and require you to upload a current resume and respond to questions about your experience in relation to the position as part of the application process. Please review Applicant Information Pack and Position Description above prior to commencing your application. Click on the 'Apply Online' button to apply.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 13 October 2025; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date

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