Senior Admin Officer, Planning Pathways (Flexible/Remote)

Careers at Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is inviting applications for an administrative and project support role within the newly established Planning Pathways Team in Nowra. This position provides high-level administrative and financial support to the Manager - Planning Pathways and coordinates key processes to help deliver customer-focused planning services.

You will manage diaries, meetings, travel, prepare reports, and help with onboarding, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Extensive experience delivering admin and financial support to a team/section.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (citizenship/residency or visa).

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative, business and financial support to the Manager - Planning Pathways.
• Conducting research and preparing correspondence, reports and other business documentation.
• Coordinating reporting requirements, deadlines and action items across the section.
• Managing diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and meeting minutes.
• Delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating meetings, events and section activities.
• Undertaking financial administration, including purchase orders and invoice processing.
• Supporting onboarding, training and other workforce administration activities.
• Assisting with projects, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing support and guidance to administrative staff as required.

Skills

Administrative support

Financial support

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Job description

Shoalhaven City Council is inviting applications for an administrative and project support role within the newly established Planning Pathways Team in Nowra. This position provides high-level administrative and financial support to the Manager - Planning Pathways and coordinates key processes to help deliver customer-focused planning services.

You will manage diaries, meetings, travel, prepare reports, and help with onboarding, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.