EO713 Administration Officer - Environmental Services

Cabonne Council; Molong; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Training and professional development

Staff Wellness Program

Flexibility to meet operational needs

Parental leave options

Long service leave

Job summary

Cabonne Council is seeking an Administration Officer for Environmental Services to deliver frontline customer service and efficient administrative support to the department.

You will handle inquiries, coordinate waste, cemetery, skip bin and companion animal administration, maintain records, and work with staff and the community to keep services running smoothly.

The role is graded 6 under the Local Government Award and offers a flexible, inclusive work environment with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Frontline customer service experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and provide admin support to a department.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline customer service and administrative support for Environmental Services.
• Manage customer enquiries and coordinate waste, cemetery, skip bin and companion animal administration.
• Maintain accurate records and support the efficient operation of the department.
• Collaborate with staff and the community to deliver quality service.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Record management systems

Job description

Administration Officer - Environmental Services

The Administration Officer Environmental Services provides frontline customer service and administrative support for Cabonne Council's Environmental Services Department. The role is responsible for managing customer enquiries, coordinating services such as waste, cemetery, skip bin and companion animal administration, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the efficient operation of the department. Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with staff and the community. Please refer to the position description for a full brief of the position.

About You

This position is for a customer-focused and highly organised administration professional who enjoys helping people and providing exceptional service. You have excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. You are confident using computer systems, can prioritise competing tasks, and take pride in delivering efficient administrative support. A team player with a positive and proactive approach, you build effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the community, and are committed to providing responsive and professional customer service.

Benefits of working at Council include

At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job. We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment, along with a variety of attractive benefits. Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:

• A nine-day fortnight
• Dedicated training and professional development budgets
• Staff Wellness Program
• Opportunity to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
• Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the needs of our employees
• Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Fitness Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
• Long service leave available at 5 years’ service
• Salary packaging options, and many more

Remuneration

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions of employment. This position is graded 6 Ooo pre M. The gross weekly wage range is 1174.30 - $1421.90 dependant on skills and experience.

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email.

Pre-Employment Screening

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
• Reference checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
• Checking validity of certificates and qualifications.

Other important details

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Council’s Department Leader Environmental Services Kane Davison, on 02 6392 3200. Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process. Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.