Administrative Officer

Contribute to the Building and Environmental Health Unit at Tweed Shire Council by performing a wide range of administrative and clerical duties within the dynamic Planning and Regulation Division. 

About the role:

• Provide high-level administrative and clerical support across the Unit, including general office duties as directed by the Administration Supervisor.
• Utilise expertise in NSW ePlanning Portal, Microsoft Office and Teams, Council’s eProperty Portal and Record Management System, TechnologyOne Financials and other systems as required.
• Deliver responsive and flexible support in a fast-paced environment, contributing to quality client service and assisting team members during peak periods.
• Conduct minor research, assist with projects and prepare draft reports to support operational and strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail while adapting to shifting priorities and ensuring smooth administrative processes within the Unit.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $62,124 per annum with competency-based increments up to $71,178 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A candidate with a minimum Certificate III in Business/Administration or relevant discipline and proven competence in a similar administrative support role.
• Advanced skills in typing, data entry and the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proven ability to perform a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks, including reception duties, document handling and records management.
• Willingness and capacity to learn and become proficient in modern electronic business systems, such as land information systems, record management systems and GIS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team in a professional environment.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 12 September 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Do you hold a minimum Certificate III in Business/Administration or a relevant discipline?
3. Please describe your experience in a similar administrative support role, including your proficiency in typing, data entry and your experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
4. Please provide examples of the administrative and clerical tasks you have performed, including reception duties, document handling and records management?
5. Describe your experience with electronic business systems. Are you comfortable learning and using platforms such as land information systems, record management systems, or GIS?
6. How do you manage competing priorities in a team environment, and how would you describe your communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting?

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