Administration Officer

Reference NumberSF/4895
- Job TypePart Time
- PackageBand 4 plus 11.5% Superannuation

**Band 4 plus 11.5% superannuation**
**Work in a supportive team environment contributing to a positive team culture**
**Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available**

**Make a significant difference in our community**

Council’s Community Wellbeing team are looking for an Administration Officer (Tuesday & Wednesday) who will provide support, assistance and coordinate the administrative functions within the Immunisation, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Family Day Care and Children’s Services programs.

**About this opportunity**

In this role of Administration Officer - Early Years, you will be responsible for:

- Coordinating Immunisation sessions across Murrindindi to ensure consistent and effective service delivery including vaccine and equipment stock control, cold chain management, appointments, disability access, immunisation fridge logs and data logging and reporting.
- Supporting Family Day Care reporting and record management to ensure consistent and effective service delivery including but not limited to enrolments, educator timesheets, payments, and procedures.
- Providing exceptional customer support relating to service requirements of the Early Years functions including delivery of related communications plans.
- Maintaining confidentiality including within legislation requirements for all program requirements including professional record procedures.
- Providing project and administrative support within allocated Early Years programs to ensure successful implementation and development, including procurement requirements.
- Engaging with relevant stakeholders, through strong communication, consultation, and team skills to ensure best possible program outcomes.

**What will you bring**
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated experience in project and administration support including knowledge of key project management processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, contributing to team culture and program outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity for mastering key service procedures, processes and requirements including computer software and willingness to obtain relevant first aid qualification and perform first aid if required.
- Similar experience in an Early Years role is desirable.

**What we offer**

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

**How to apply**

For more information about the role, please contact Sue Porter, Coordinator Children's Services on 03 5772 0333

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the
- or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

**Applications close at 11.45 pm on Friday 11 October 2024.**

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

- Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
- Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer
- Is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current drivers licence.