Civic and Corporate Support Officer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Subsidised gym membership

Generous leave provisions

Learning and development opportunities

Reward and Recognition Program

Job summary

Woollahra Council seeks a Civic & Corporate Support Officer to join the Governance & Risk team on a permanent full-time basis. The role covers internal support for printing, scanning, stationery orders and meeting room management, with additional duties supporting the Mayor and Councillors.

You'll work flexible hours, including weekends as required, and receive allowances or overtime. A valid driver’s licence and WHS/EEO understanding are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate and/or civic support role.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility and punctuality.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and professional skills.
• Proven administration, time management and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Valid Class C driver’s licence with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal support across printing, scanning, stationery orders and meeting room management.
• Back up driver for the Mayor and assist with Mayor/Councillor and staff meetings/events.
• Support governance and council support activities and general administrative duties.
• Availability to work outside normal hours and weekends with applicable allowances.

Skills

Corporate/civic support experience

Adaptable

Communication skills

Administration skills

Time management

Customer service

Driver’s licence

Manual handling

Teamwork / autonomous work

WHS & EEO knowledge

Food handling certificate

First Aid Certificate

Fire Warden Training

Job description

• 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 providinginternal 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 ongoingsupport 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, youwill 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.

About you

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.

• 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.
• 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

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

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

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.