Administration Officer

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization serving the community is seeking an Administration Officer based in Rockdale. The role involves providing administrative support, managing correspondence, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business unit goals. Ideal candidates should possess strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in a busy team environment. A flexible working environment and additional benefits like extra leave days are offered.

Benefits

3 extra days off during Christmas

15 days sick leave

2 health and wellbeing days

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy team environment.
• Local Government experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and support services to the Business Unit.
• Manage records and correspondence for decision making.
• Respond to inquiries and ensure provision of accurate information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Education

Minimum secondary school completion

Job description

Administration Officer

• Permanent Full Time, 35hrs per week, 9 day fortnight
• Provide administrative and support services to facilitate the operation of the Development Services Business Unit
• Based at Rockdale Administration Building

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service. The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About the role

The key purpose of the role is to provide administrative and support services to facilitate the operation of the Business Unit. The role is responsible to provide a range of administrative and support services, including records management, routine correspondence, and meeting and event coordination to support the effective operation of the Business Unit.

• Collect and compile information for, and prepare documents and correspondence, and meeting agendas/presentations/minutes, in line with quality and organisational requirements, to support information flow and inform decision making.
• Complete routine financial transactions and purchasing services, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Respond to email and phone enquiries, communicate services and resolve, elevate or redirect issues as required, to ensure the provision of accurate information.
• Update and maintain records and databases to ensure that all information is accurately and correctly stored and accessible.
• Review Business Unit administrative practices, systems and procedures to enhance unit efficiency and support delivery of quality outcomes.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About you

• Minimum secondary school completion and/or relevant experience.
• Local Government Experience is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Administration experience in a busy team environment.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing days each year
• Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

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Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025

Salary range: $70,599 - $79,071 pa + 12% superannuation

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position. Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.