Administration Officer

Job No: ISC420
Location: Inverell

Applications are invited for the position of Administration Officer, based at Council's Administration Centre.  The successful applicant shall provide word processing, clerical and office administration services for Council's Civil Services and Environmental Services Divisions, and assist with word processing and office administration as and when required.  

  • Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms as well as participating facilities around Australia;
  • Salary packaging options, including Remote Area Benefits and novated vehicle leasing;
  • Flexible Work Arrangements;
  • Employee Assistance Program; and
  • Generous Leave Provisions - including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service!

 Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential:

Qualifications

  • Higher School Certificate or equivalent OR NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement and satisfactory experience in administration.
  • NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

 

Skills and Experience

  • Proven successful experience in an office environment.
  • Capacity to operate in an office environment using Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and other general office computer applications.
  • Demonstrated ability, experience and commitment to excellence in customer service.
  • Proven high-level communication skills.

 

Desirable:

Qualifications

  • Completion of suitable formal training in Office Administration or equivalent.

 

Skills and Experience

  • Ability to type a minimum of seventy (70) words per minute.

 

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.  The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 3, Grade 4.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,075.30 to $1,148.19 gross per week. 

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Administration Coordinator, Nicole Riley on (02) 6728 8200.

Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed below. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 27 February 2026 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

 

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council

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Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.