Casual Administration Support Officers - Government Project

Dixon Appointments Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixon Appointments are seeking expressions of interest for temporary administrative roles supporting a large-scale government project in Port Melbourne. Roles run from early November to mid-December with AM, PM and overnight shifts; some night shifts may be required during peak periods.

No previous experience is required, making this an ideal entry point for gaining experience in a government project environment.

Qualifications

• Reliability, punctuality and attendance are essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy for repetitive tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with adaptability to changing work demands.

Responsibilities

• Complete project tasks with high accuracy per procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain security and integrity of project materials and information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors while adapting to changing priorities and workloads.
• Follow health and safety practices, including safe manual handling procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Flexibility

Lifting 13kg

Job description

About the Role

Dixon Appointments are seeking expressions of interest from motivated and reliable individuals to support a large-scale government project based in Port Melbourne. These temporary opportunities will commence in early to late November and run through to mid-December, with a variety of AM, PM and overnight shifts available. Some positions may also require night shift availability during peak operational periods.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy structured tasks, have a strong attention to detail and can work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment. Duties will involve basic administrative and processing tasks, with no previous experience required, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a government project environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete project tasks in accordance with established procedures, legislative requirements and operational guidelines, while following written and verbal instructions with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain the security and integrity of project materials and information, demonstrating professionalism, impartiality and confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors while adapting to changing priorities, workloads and operational requirements.
• Follow workplace health and safety practices, including safe manual handling procedures.

About You

• A strong commitment to reliability, punctuality and attendance.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while consistently following processes and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when undertaking repetitive tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing work demands.
• The physical capability to lift and move items weighing up to 13kg.

Essential Requirements

• Full working rights in Australia.
• A politically neutral position, with no affiliation to political parties, candidates or campaign organisations.
• Availability to work a variety of shift hours (min 30 hours/week) throughout the project period from early November to mid-December

Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your application, and please let us know if you require any adjustments when dealing with us.