Administrative Officer - Planning and Regulation
Job No:
TSC1729
Location:
Murwillumbah
About the role:
- Provide general administrative support across the unit, using systems such as the NSW ePlanning Portal, eProperty Portal, TechnologyOne Financials, and record management tools
- Carry out a range of administrative and clerical tasks as directed by the Administration Supervisor
- Maintain high attention to detail while managing competing priorities in a busy work environment
- Contribute to quality client service delivery and support team members during peak workloads
- Assist with minor research, projects, and the preparation of draft reports
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $64,608 per annum with competency-based increments up to $74,025 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 qualified professional with a Certificate III in Business/Administration (or similar), or extensive experience in a comparable administrative role
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, typing, and data entry with strong attention to detail
- Proven experience in a broad range of administrative tasks including records management, document handling, and customer service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to prioritise workloads, adapt to competing demands, and quickly learn new systems and technologies
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 10 July 2026 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 minimum Certificate III in Business/Administration (or a related discipline), or can you demonstrate extensive experience in a similar administrative role? Please outline your qualifications and/or experience.
- Describe your experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, typing, and data entry. How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work?
- Outline your experience in general administrative and clerical duties, including customer service, records management, and document handling.
- Can you provide an example of how you have managed competing priorities and workloads in a busy environment?
- Describe your communication and interpersonal skills, including your experience working collaboratively within a team and supporting colleagues.
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