Administration Officer, Policy and Advocacy

6 weeks’ annual leave (30 days)
- Varied role with opportunity to provide support to senior management
- Friendly, inclusive, and supportive teams

**Administration Officer, Policy and Advocacy**

**Full Time**

**Total Package $63,758.24 per annum (inclusive of superannuation guarantee)**

WALGA is looking for a highly organised, proactive Administration Officer to join the Policy and Advocacy portfolios in providing administrative and logístical support to the Executive Managers of Policy and Advocacy and broader portfolio team members.

This role will suit someone who has experience providing administrative support to senior management and can prepare high quality correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, as well as assist with preparation of reports, presentations and other written materials.

The team also delivers events, training and other programs and this role will have the opportunity to assist with the organisation and logistics, communicate with member Councils, Government agencies, Ministerial officers and other external organisations and attend meetings and events as required. If you are someone who has a passion for engaging with various levels of stakeholders and providing high level customer service, then this role will suit you.

**What are we offering?**

In addition to 6 weeks’ (30 days) annual leave, an office based in West Leederville that is within easy reach of public transport, bike paths and paid parking, access to a wellbeing program, an active social club, and a commitment to employee development, this role will provide the opportunity to:

- Learn from senior staff and develop your knowledge of the services and support WALGA provides to Local Government
- Contribute to the provision of relevant, timely and high quality administration support for the portflio
- Make this role your own and suggest and implement process and workflow improvement ideas
- Enhance the positive profile and perception of the Association through the customer service experience stakeholders receive both internally and externally
- Experience in an administrative role supporting senior management
- Communication and interpersonal skills characterised by patience, clarity and responsiveness at a personal, written and telephone level
- Demonstrated experience in organising meetings, in person and online events, travel and diaries
- Experience creating, editing and collating qualitative and quantitative information
- Experience dealing with confidential information
- Strong customer service focus and commitment to providing quality customer service with demonstrated ability to relate to people from various backgrounds
- Organisation and time management skills to establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to use Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook

**Any questions?**

Contact Nicole Matthews, Executive Manager Policy on (08) 9213-2039.

**About WALGA?**

WALGA is an independent, member-based, not for profit organisation that advocates for Local Government and provides services to support sector excellence.

As the peak industry body, WALGA advocates on behalf of WA’s 139 Local Governments, delivers professional training and advisory services to members across the State.

WALGA is on a journey of significant change. We’re transforming the way we advocate, develop policy positions, and communicate with our members and stakeholders. Be part of an exciting future for WALGA.

**To Apply**

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.