About Meander Valley Council

Nestled within Tasmania’s centre, Meander Valley is not just a place to live and work; it’s a space to grow, build and thrive together. To the west, the Meander Valley unfolds with picturesque landscapes, from lush pastures to the majestic peaks of the Great Western Tiers. Heading east, our urban and peri-urban communities provide residents with a peaceful lifestyle complemented by excellent amenities.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, Meander Valley Council is made up of around 100 employees who support the sustainability and wellbeing of our diverse and vibrant community. The way we work together:

• We work as a team, value each other's contribution and are accountable for our work.
• We support each other's roles to deliver the best outcomes for our customer and community.
• We are supported, trusted and empowered to do our work.
• We value open and transparent communication to keep each other well informed.
• We operate in an environment where people feel connected

About the Opportunity

Council are seeking versatile, enthusiastic individuals to join our administrative team supporting the Development and Regulatory Services Department. Two positions are available and applicants seeking either Full time or Part time employment are encouraged to apply.

The positions will include tasks such as:

• Acting as first point of contact within the Department for enquiries and applications - face to face, via phone, or via email.
• Providing administrative support to meet the customer service and administration requirements of the Development & Regulatory Services Department, including Records Management.
• Preparing 337 Certificates based on available Council records, including seeking clarification for matters which are unclear.
• Receiving event notification forms and coordinating referrals to responsible officers, ensuring a timely response to applicants.
• Collating and extracting Department statistics for various reporting mechanisms.

What you will need to succeed

In this role, your ability to provide superior customer service and work efficiently and flexibly while being a supportive team member will be key.

You will be enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn and to contribute within a team environment. You will have an eye for detail and will place a high value on providing quality customer service. You understand the importance of effective communication and the ability to problem solve and use this to your advantage when working in an environment that has shifting priorities.

What we will offer you

These positions are based at Council's offices in Westbury. Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills, and experience within a range of $61,011 to $66,073 (pro rata for Part Time) under Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022. Council will also pay an additional 3.5% above the amount required by the Superannuation Guarantee legislation (total amount currently 15%) in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Other benefits include:

• A 19 day month (allowing a rostered day off) for full time employees.
• Up to one hour per month health and wellbeing activity leave.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A range of progressive Health and Wellbeing Services including onsite gymnasium.
• Free on-site parking
• Long service leave is based on 10 years continuous service, with pro rata access after seven years of continuous service.

Learn More:

To view the Position Description and Job Specification (including Selection Criteria) please visit www.meander.tas.gov.au/current-employment-opportunities

If you have any questions please contact Michelle White, Team Leader Development Administration on 03 6393 5327 or email [email protected]

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• an application form
• a cover letter
• resume
• a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Where a part-time position is desired, please include in the cover letter the hours and days for which you are available and your preference for the total amount of hours worked per week.

Applications are to be submitted by email for the attention of the Human Resources Officer: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted via the apply function within Seek will not be considered.

Applications Close:

Applications close Tuesday 8 April at 9.00am. However, Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.