Administration Officer

Live and work in an area that offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community with a demonstrated high performance, collaborative culture where we value our employees.

As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**If you are looking for an exciting **opportunity** then this may be the role for you. We have passion and **enthusiasm** and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**:
**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an Administration Officer in the Public & Environmental Services team. This role is a great opportunity to provide efficient and effective administration services as part of the Public & Environmental Services team, and that those dealing with the directorate are treated professionally and courteously.

Please see the full position description and selection criteria in the attachment below.

**About you**:

- Certificate of Attainment in Business Administration or equivalent, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Demonstrated well-developed organisation skills and ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects while consistently meeting agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, with experience in the MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint)

**We offer**:

- A permanent, part time contract (49 hours per fortnight: 3 days (21 hours) one week, and then 4 days (28 hours) the following week)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,068.29 to $1,237.77 per 35 hour week (pro-rated for part-time roles and dependent upon skills and experience)
- Work with an experienced team

Other benefits include:

- 10.5% superannuation
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, in Byron Shire Council, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Sarah Nagel, Manager Public & Environmental Services, Phone: (02) 6626 7099

**Closing date**:
10pm (NSW time), Sunday 11th June.

**Position Description**:
**Download the Administration Officer Description (PDF,159KB)**

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Option 1 - Written Application**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.

**Step 2**: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

**Option 2 - Audio File Application**:
**Step 1**: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.

**Step 2**:Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

**Step 4**: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file. Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.