Administrative Officer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off (19-day month)

Flexible working

Professional development programs

Parental leave benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking an Administrative Officer to support the COO/Professional Services and Chief Operations Office. The role focuses on administration, customer service and operational support for the division and senior management.

You will contribute to day-to-day operations, financial and procurement processes, and workplace resource management while building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative support or customer service role.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and contemporary business systems including financial, procurement or record management systems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative, customer service and operational support to the division and senior management.
• Support day-to-day business operations, financial and procurement processes, workplace resources and stakeholder experiences.
• Assist with project delivery and management of property as part of the team.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Teamwork

Stakeholder relations

Tools

Finance systems

Procurement systems

Job description

Business Support - COO/Professional Services/Chief Operations Office

Full Time/Permanent

Sydney

$88,594 - $100,346 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

Join a team which supports the delivery of projects and management of property across the City of Sydney. The Administrative Officer position provides high-quality, accurate and efficient administrative, customer service and operational support to the division and senior management. You will play an important role in supporting day-to-day business operations, financial and procurement processes, workplace resources and positive stakeholder experiences.

To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative support or customer service role.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and contemporary business systems including financial, procurement or record management systems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

This is a permanent position. To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

For more information, contactKit Blombery-Brown - Business Support Coordinator on 02 9265 9***

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us *************@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9***.