Infrastructure Development Support Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Wellington Shire Council is seeking an organised administration professional to join the Infrastructure Development team within the Built Environment unit. This temporary full-time role runs from 30 November 2026 to 24 December 2027, supporting records management, meeting coordination and day-to-day admin tasks.

The position is based in Sale, Victoria, requiring a Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing admin support in a busy team.
• Strong computer and keyboard skills with MS Office proficiency.
• Clear and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, secretarial and customer service support to Infrastructure Development.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and coordinate meetings, bookings and catering as required.
• Act as liaison for general enquiries and coordinate follow-up with team members.
• Support weekly reconciliation, reporting and admin processes for statutory planning and infrastructure development.
• Assist with improving administrative systems and processes and prepare correspondence/documents.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position No. 1003

Closing date: Sunday 18 October 2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Sale, Victoria

Contract: Temporary Full Time - 30 November 2026 to 24 December 2027

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

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

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

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?

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

Every person 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 diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Mitchell River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere. Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and cafe culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.