10624 Administration Assistant - Infrastructure & Utilities
Job No:
CHR907
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Infrastructure & Utilities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 2: $69,241.44 - $73,752.91 per annum + Superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is committed to developing our people. As a result, we are looking for an administration assistant to join our Infrastructure and Utilities team. The Administration Assistant reports to the Executive Assistant Infrastructure and Utilities and provides vital administrative support to the Infrastructure and Utilities department.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a busy environment, surrounded by highly skilled individuals that support the delivery critical services to our community, we want to hear from you!
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Providing comprehensive, accurate and timely administrative support, ensuring confidentiality is maintained and contribute to the research and compilation of documents, reports and submissions.
- Assisting in diary management, meeting preparation, arranging travel, accommodation and attendance at events as per the relevant policies.
- Supporting end-to-end financial services for the department by raising purchase orders, requisitions, credit card reconciliation etc.
- Liaising with internal and external customers, ensuring queries are escalated appropriately, resolved in a timely manner and customer expectations are managed.
- Ensuring records are accurate and filed appropriately.
- Demonstrating diplomacy and discretion ensuring the highest level of confidentiality is maintained.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Experience in administration or a similar role.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (in particular; Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, with a high degree of flexibility within a changing workplace environment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Demonstrated understanding of accounts payable functions and processes including raising purchase orders, receipting goods and credit card reconciliation
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and how your skills and experience will benefit the role.
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Reference checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 8.00 am