Civic and Corporate Support Officer

Woollahra Municipal Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Subsidised gym membership

Long service leave

Learning & development opportunities

Reward and Recognition Program

Job summary

Woollahra Council is seeking a permanent full-time Civic & Corporate Support Officer to join the Governance & Risk department. You will support corporate and council activities, handle printing, scanning, stationery orders and meeting room logistics, and back up the Mayor’s driver as required.

You will work with the Mayor, Councillors and staff, coordinating council meetings and events, and may be required to work outside standard hours to meet priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate/civic support or similar administrative roles.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable, punctual and reliable.
• Excellent communication and professional presentation.
• Proven administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to work outside of core hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal customer support for printing, scanning, stationery ordering and meeting room management.
• Deliver administrative support to Governance & Risk team and Mayor’s Office.
• Back up driver for the Mayor and assist with Mayor/Councillor/staff meetings and events.
• Coordinate council meetings and related events, including pre/post setup.
• Be flexible to work outside normal business hours and weekends when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Autonomy

Job description

• $77,396.80 - $85,544.16 p.a. plus 12% super
• Potential to earn additional weekend and overtime allowances
• 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO - work/life balance

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About you

We are seeking to employ a Civic & Corporate Support Officer to join our Governance & Risk department at Woollahra Council on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Senior Executive Support Officer, you will support the effective and efficient running of the Corporate and Council support activities, by providing internal customer support across the organisation in relation to printing, scanning, ordering of stationery and meeting room management along with providing administrative support to the team. You will also act as the back up driver for the Mayor and support the Senior Executive Support Officer to maintain the Mayor’s Office and provide ongoing support to the Mayor &/or Councillors and staff in relation to Council, Committee meetings and/or events (including pre and post set up). Due to the nature of this position, you will need to be available to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends (as required). You will be paid the relevant allowances and/or overtime in recognition of this.

We are looking for an experienced team member who is able to work both independently and as part of a small team. You will have a can-do attitude and be willing to carry out various duties where no two days are ever the same.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a corporate and/or civic support role.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable, flexible and punctual in carrying out duties.
• Well-developed communication skills, personable and professional.
• Demonstrated administration skills.
• Demonstrated time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Valid Class C drivers’ licence with a good driving record and comfortable driving an electric vehicle and in city traffic conditions, including during all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform required manual handling duties.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours (as required).
• Demonstrated understanding of WH&S and EEO principles.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in food preparation and handling and/or Food Safety certificate or willingness to obtain Food Safety Certificate.
• Certificate in First Aid or willingness to obtain First Aid Certificate.
• Experience as a Fire Warden or willingness to undertake Fire Warden Training.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, My Leave, Study Leave)
• High quality learning and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Recruitment in this position is subject to the clearance of a pre-employment medical and potential driving test.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday, 18 October 2026

For further information about the role, please contact Jennifer Chenhall, Manager Governance & Risk on 9391 7012 during business hours.