Senior Administration Officer

• Full Time position available until December 2026 (Fixed Term)
• Salary: $68,489 - $76,980 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at the Nowra Aquatic Park
• Applications close Monday, 15 September 2025

About the Role

This position provides high level administrative and project support to the Manager Swim, Sport & Fitness and broader department to facilitate compliance, assist with workflows and provide a high standard of customer service. Responsibilities include:

• Manage departmental admin and financial processes
• Conduct research and prepare reports for decision-making
• Coordinate meetings, diary management, and event logistics
• Support HR functions including onboarding, training, and scheduling
• Reconcile credit card statements and process purchase orders
• Deliver first-response customer service and delegate tasks to support workflow
• Upskill staff and improve internal systems and efficiencies

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

This role requires a highly skilled and self-motivated professional with strong communication, collaboration, and customer service abilities. To be successful in the position, you are required to have:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Strong background in administrative and financial support for large teams
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Current Working with Children Check

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and cover letter if required, expressing your interest and suitability for the role. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. Describe your experience managing complex administrative functions and coordinating multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. How have you ensured efficiency and accuracy in your previous roles?
2. Can you provide an example of how you have led or contributed to process improvements within an administrative team? What was the outcome?
3. How do you prioritize tasks and manage time effectively when supporting senior management and multiple departments?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Council's website. If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on

Applications Close Monday, 15 September 2025 (at midnight).

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jaimie McLean (Manager Swim, Sport & Fitness) on

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace