Infrastructure Development Support Officer

Wellington Shire Council; Sale; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Shire Council in Sale, Victoria, seeks an Infrastructure Development Support Officer on a temporary full-time basis from 30 November 2026 to 24 December 2027. The role provides admin, secretarial and customer service support to the Infrastructure Development team within Built Environment.

First point of contact for enquiries and records management. Successful candidate will have a Certificate III in Business Administration or relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and proven

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or relevant industry experience is advantageous.
• Experience in an administration team or similar environment supporting a busy service area.
• Strong computer and keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including filing, database and records management.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and coordinate meetings (room bookings, car bookings, catering).
• Act as a liaison for general enquiries and coordinate follow-up with the team.
• Assist with weekly reconciliation, reporting and administration for planning matters.
• Support review and improvement of administrative systems and procedures.
• Prepare correspondence and documents using Microsoft Office and Council systems.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Clear communication

Initiative

Collaborative approach

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Infrastructure Development Support Officer

InfrastructureDevelopment Support Officer

Position No. 1003

Location: Sale, Victoria

Contract: Temporary Full Time — 30 November2026 to 24 December 2027

Band 5 $77,357 to $88,159,plus 12% statutory superannuation

A temporary full-time opportunityexists for an organised and customer-focused administration professional tojoin Wellington Shire Council from 30 November 2026 to 24 December 2027.

As Infrastructure Development Support Officer,you will provide efficient and effective administrative, secretarial andcustomer service support to the Infrastructure Development team within theBuilt Environment business unit. This role is an important first point ofcontact for general enquiries and supports the team through accurate recordsmanagement, meeting coordination, correspondence, reporting and day-to-dayadministrative processes.

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Infrastructure Development team, including filing, database and records management.
• Preparing agendas, taking minutes and supporting meeting arrangements, including room bookings, car bookings and catering where required.
• Acting as a key liaison point for general enquiries and coordinating follow-up with the appropriate team member.
• Assisting with weekly reconciliation, reporting and administration processes for statutory planning and infrastructure development matters.
• Supporting the review and improvement of administrative and operational systems and procedures.
• Preparing correspondence and documents using Microsoft Office Suite and other Council systems.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Business Administration or relevant industry experience obtained through formal or informal training would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working in an administration team or similar environment, ideally supporting a busy service area.
• Strong computer and keyboard skills, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities, plan work and meet deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to deal professionally with a wide range of people.
• Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters with tact and professionalism.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes.

Why Wellington?

Hereat Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplaceculture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encouragesopportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing asupportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Everyperson at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences,perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people,healthy environment and thriving communities”.As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverseworkforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, andwe all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

Weuse award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvementsacross the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader inlocal government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for thebetterment of our community.

Weoffer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning ina collaborative, supportive environment.

WellingtonShire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associatedlegislative requirements.

WellingtonShire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourageapplications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, gendersand/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

WellingtonShire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is lookingto respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

WellingtonShire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria,Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road orrail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces andno traffic jams. InTheMiddle of Everywhere, we live thatenviable lifestyle every day.

InWellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments toexplore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperaterainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take yourbreath away.

Whetherit’s a stroll along the iconicNinety Mile Beach, a canoe down theMitchell River or a bush walkthrough theAlpine National Park, there’s plenty to keepyou busy inTheMiddle of Everywhere. Hometo a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right athome with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

Fromour lively restaurant and café culture to the very best inlocal produce, you’ll never be short ofSunday brunch ideas and places to try!

Visithttps://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why theWellington Shire is a great place to live and work.