Administrative Officer
Job No:
TSC1695
Location:
Murwillumbah
Deliver high‑level administrative and project support to the Parks and Active Communities Unit, contributing to the successful planning and delivery of community spaces, programs and initiatives.
About the role:
- Provide administrative and project support for Parks and Active Communities programs, projects and events.
- Build strong knowledge of Unit operations within the broader Division and Council.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other units of Council, the community, volunteers and contractors.
- Work autonomously using strong communication and analytical skills.
- Maintain accurate records and process operational and financial documentation using Council systems.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $34 per hour with competency-based increments up to $38 per hour, plus 12% super
- 3 days per week, 8.00 AM - 3.30 PM (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) 21 hours per week
- 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:
- Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent) or comparable experience that demonstrate strong administrative capability.
- Strong people skills and a customer‑focused approach when working with diverse stakeholders.
- Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently using sound judgement.
- A dependable team contributor who works well with others.
- Highly organised, able to manage deadlines and juggle competing priorities.
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 and 2025 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 15 May 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
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.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- 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:
Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Do you hold a Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent qualification), or have comparable experience that demonstrates strong administrative capability? Please provide details.
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Tell us about a time you worked with a range of stakeholders (such as colleagues, customers or external partners). How did you ensure a positive and professional outcome?
- Give an example of when you identified and solved a problem or used initiative while working independently. What was the situation and result?
- Describe your experience working as part of a team. How do you contribute positively and ensure you are a reliable team member?
- Explain how you manage your workload in a busy environment, including how you prioritise tasks and meet deadlines when priorities change.
- Do you hold a current valid drivers licence?
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