Community And Economic Development Support Officer

Community and Economic Development
- Full-time
- Closing on: Feb 11 2025
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- **An exciting opportunity for a well organised individual to join our Community and Economic Development team as Support Officer.**:

- **Full time permanent role**:

- **$70K - $75K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation**

**About the team**
The Community and Economic Development Department provides a range of high-quality services, programs and initiatives for the Glen Eira community and local organisations, often in partnership with key stakeholders.

**About the role**
This position offers confidential management and administrative support to the Manager Community and Economic Development. You will also provide efficient and focused administrative support to the entire Community and Economic Development Department.
- Other responsibilities include:_
- Manage the Department's timelines for reports, agendas, minutes and documentation, setting schedules and timelines and working closely with the Manager and Coordinators to ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide project and event delivery support, including but not limited to, room bookings, catering, managing registrations and relevant correspondence.
- Provide and maintain quality and timely administration support to the Manager, Coordinators and across the team as required.

**About you**
You are an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in administration and project support. You will be able to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and ensure smooth project processes. Your strong communication skills will help you collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

The following is also required:

- Experience working in an administration role in a busy office environment that produces a large volume of complex documentation where a high degree of accuracy is required.
- Proficiency in writing, computer and typing skills.
- A minimum of intermediate knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office suite and other finance, document management and project management software systems.
- Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply._

**Pre-employment checks**
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

**Closing date**: 11 February 2025 at 11.55pm

**What's on offer**
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

- Hybrid work environment - Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**Working at Glen Eira City Council**
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

**Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to**:

- **Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.**:

- **Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.**

**We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.