• Full Time or Part time, permanent opportunity
• Band 4 - $66,204 per annum + 11.5% super

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

The Administration Support Officer contributes to the effective operations of the Community Safety team by providing general administrative support and exceptional, professional customer service to both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Manager Community Safety in the development and implementation of procedures including documentation and associated record keeping.
• Maintain databases and relevant files for Building, Environmental Health, Local Laws and Animal Management.
• Maintain health systems, including all required processes, in accordance with all statutory, industrial and Council policy and procedural requirements.
• Support the Community Safety and Compliance officers in providing Statutory Services as required.
• Assist with Council departments on internal referral and general administrative matters relating to various Statutory Services applications, permits, fees and property records.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• An ability to operate various software packages and databases including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Local Government functions, legislation and regulations relevant to the position.
• The ability to manage time and to plan and organise own workload.
• Basic knowledge of personnel practices and an ability to provide employees under their supervision with the on-the- job training and guidance if required.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home
• Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight)
• Negotiated start and finish times.
• Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

• 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
• 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
• Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
• Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
• Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
• Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
• Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
• Annual Flu Vaccinations.
• Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

• Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
• Access to study leave.
• On the job training.

And the bonuses:

• Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
• 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".
• Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Leanne Carbonneau, Manager Community Safety on 5795 0000.

How to Apply:
Please visit our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to view the position description and to complete an online application form. Applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 9am, Monday 3 March 2025.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.