Community Laws Administration Officer

15 hours ago

Bairnsdale Victoria, Australia East Gippsland Shire Council Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic
Administration Officer
to provide excellent support to our Community Laws team. If you have a knack for organisation, love helping the community, and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this role is for you

The Opportunity:

In this role you'll be at the heart of our Community Laws Unit, handling everything from database management and customer service to processing permits and managing animal registrations. It's a dynamic job where no two days are the same

You'll also:

  • Provide administrative support, including preparation of letters, notices, and record maintenance.
  • Assist Community Laws Officers with data input and task management.
  • Monitor the permit and infringement processes to ensure compliance.
  • Help process animal registrations and assist with our annual renewal process.
  • Collect and report relevant data to help us improve and serve the community better.

This is a
full time, ongoing position
, based in Bairnsdale.

What you'll bring to the team (Key Selection Criteria)

  • Relevant experience or knowledge in the provision of administrative skills and database management duties and functions.
  • Ability to make decisions with a minimum of guidance.
  • Excellent keyboard and computer skills and an ability to adapt to the Shire's computer software applications.
  • Ability to manage busy workloads and to be clear about setting priorities in the context of team objectives.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

We offer:

Work-life Balance:

  • Monthly ADOs
  • 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Extra time off over Christmas
  • Discounted memberships to our recreation centres

Competitive salaries:

  • Banded salaries with built in yearly increases
  • Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December

A supportive environment:

  • 17 weeks paid parental leave
  • Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
  • Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career
  • Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
  • Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Excited about this role? We'd love to hear from you To apply, please include:

  1. Your
    resume
    detailing your qualifications, experience, and referees.
  2. A
    cover letter
    explaining why you're excited about this role.
  3. A document addressing each of the
    key selection criteria
    .

Applications close at
11:59pm on 9 October 2025
.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, reach out to
Karen MacDonald, Community Laws Coordinator
, on

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.

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