Operational Support Officer

• Full Time Ongoing
• Band 4 - $72, % superannuation
• Based at the Leongatha Depot

Are you a people person who excels in delivering exceptional customer service and love keeping everything organised behind the scenes?  If you're a go-to person for getting things done with an eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Based at our Leongatha Depot, you'll be a key part of the Operational Support Team, providing administrative support across both the Infrastructure Maintenance and Open Space & Environment departments.

As the key point of customer contact, you'll have strong communication skills and know how to engage with people in a professional and approachable way. Your problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills will bring a calm approach to challenges. Above all, you're a team player who enjoys working collaboratively while making a positive contribution to the South Gippsland community.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer service/reception, and administration role and/or a Certificate in business administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, document and request handling systems, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Well-developed and demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Sound communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. 

We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

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Applications close Midnight Wednesday 22 October 2025.

Enquiries to: Brent Moran, Coordinator Operational Support on

If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.

You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume.  Attaching a cover letter is optional. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest

For further information on our recruitment process please click here.

All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process.  If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require.  Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.

If you are havingany issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on or email