Administration Support Officer

**Job no**: 495562
**Categories**: Administration and Office Support, Government and Defence
- **Fixed Term Contract until 12 June 2026, Full Time,** **(38 hours)**:

- **Band 4, salary from $70,605.39**:

- **Working with a supportive and collaborative team**:

- **Closing date Sunday 10 August at 11.55pm**

**About Us**

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

As part of the Monash Building team, you will be in a supportive team environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement and personal development and the opportunity to extend your skill set through exposure to varied and diverse building matters.

We are seeking preferably a suitably qualified Building Surveyor to fill a fixed-term position with a strong focus on combustible cladding.

**About the Position**:
The role will also assist and support the building team in delivering excellent service to team members of Council, applicants, and the broader community. Providing a responsive, prompt, and competitive customer service to the community.

In addition, the role will be an integral member of the Building Team, providing technical learning support and working collaboratively to achieve goals.

The Administration Officer will undertake various duties including:

- Assist in administration and assessment of combustible cladding buildings within the municipality;
- Assist with technical information to Councils customers, internal & external;
- Assist other staff where necessary; and
- Carry out other functions to support the building unit as required.

The officer will be capable of providing detailed information and demonstrate clear and effective communication to team members and internal and external customers.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Ability to assess information provided to Council and provide accurate information to members of the building team.
- Ability to accurately detail and report within a timely manner.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members, owners, customers, professions, and.
- Ability to understand sometimes complex technical information.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a respectful and considerate manner.
- Ability to participate in and contribute to an environment that motivates and supports the building team members to achieve high levels of performance.

**Requirement of the position**:

- Current Employee Working with Children’s Check;
- Satisfactory National Police Check;
- Right to work in Australia;
- Preferably an academic qualification such as a tertiary level Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying from an accredited institution;
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia Volumes 1 and 2, referenced Australian Standards;
- Current drivers’ license.

**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive and accessible management
- Flexible working arrangements
- Social Club
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships.

**How to Apply**:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date **Wednesday 13 August at 11.55pm**

**Enquiries**:

- Monash Council is committed to be a_**_ flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace _**_where we embrace and support diversity._
- We are also committed to being a _**_Child Safe organisation_**_ and have zero tolerance to child abuse._

**Advertised**: 30 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 13 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time