Infrastructure Support Officer

Uralla Shire Council is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Infrastructure Support Officer to join our Infrastructure and Development team.

Reporting to the Manager Civil Infrastructure, this role provides essential administrative and technical support to infrastructure operations. You will play a key role in coordinating grant applications, managing reporting and acquittals, maintaining project documentation and data, and supporting procurement processes.

Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the effective delivery of infrastructure projects by ensuring compliance with funding requirements, Council policies, and legislative obligations. This position is integral to supporting efficient service delivery and achieving positive outcomes for the Uralla community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in providing administrative support, ideally within infrastructure, engineering, or project environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating documentation, reporting, or compliance activities (e.g. grants or projects)
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and document management systems, with a high level of accuracy
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal staff, contractors, and external stakeholders
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability in line with Council values

A current Class C Driver’s Licence is required, and experience within the NSW Local Government sector will be highly regarded

Uralla Shire Council offers a permanent part-time position (30 hours per week) classified under Band 2 Level 2 of the Local Government (State) Award 2023, with access to professional development, a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to contribute to essential community services. You’ll be part of an organisation that values integrity, accountability, and service excellence, and supports your growth through ongoing training and development.

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits and great conditions including:

• Commencing hourly rate: $38.56
• Permanent part-time: 30 hours per week (worked 6 hours per day; roster to be discussed with the successful candidate)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual legislated Award Increases
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service (with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to other NSW Councils!)
• Employee Recognition Program