Administration Officer Strategy

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Join our dynamic Strategy & Growth team as an Administration Officer, where you'll play a key role in supporting senior leaders and contributing to impactful projects. This is a great opportunity to showcase your organisational skills while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation and improvement

This position is full time however reduced or alternative hours are negotiable with a minimum of 120 hours over a four (4) week work cycle.

About the Opportunity

This busy and varied role suits someone who enjoys different tasks and is great at providing top-level admin support. You'll help run meetings, prepare reports, and support key programs and events — playing a central role in helping the team deliver results for the community.

What you will bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Proven experience in providing high-level administrative support in a dynamic and confidential environment.
• Strong understanding of departmental and organisational procedures, with the ability to navigate and refer enquiries effectively across Council.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with excellent attention to detail in document preparation and formatting.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to both internal teams and the community.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to support various functions including events, grants, meetings, and reporting.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in administration, a current driver's licence, and the ability to obtain a satisfactory police check.

Salary and Conditions

The position is classified within Band 4 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $70,611 to $75,498 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (available to full-time employees)
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs
• For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website:

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: [email protected]
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

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Email [email protected]

• Reference NumberR2639
• Job TypeFlexible Full-Time Opportunity – Reduced/Alternative Hours Negotiable
• PackageBand 4 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $70,611 to $75,498 per annum plus statutory superannuation.