3-month term contract opportunity working as Administration Distribution Officer in the Social and Community Services Team.

About the role

As the Administration Distribution Officer, you will be responsible for Meals on Wheels kitchen duties, receptionist duties and administration support within the Community Care Team. This role encompasses highly responsive customer service, attention to detail and flexible support to ensure smooth and efficient operations across the Community Care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil all administrational duties including, switchboard, word processing, communication dissemination, and customer enquires
• Complete accurate, reconciled, record keeping and data entry across multiple IT platforms
• Complete Meals on Wheels stock control processes including freezer work, stock rotation & inventory, meal packing & ordering
• Raising Purchase Orders and Receipting in line with council processes

About You
We are looking for someone with:

• Current C Class Driver's license
• Minimum 2 years administration experience, adept at managing daily tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate a strong technical proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant business solution technologies.
• Experience in food distribution is highly desirable, including tasks such as lifting, stock rotation, inventory management, order processing, meticulous attention to detail regarding allergen labelling and packing, and the ability to adhere to tight deadlines. Daily cleaning duties in the kitchen area are also expected.

What's on offer
3-month term contract opportunity.

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $66,127 plus 11.5% superannuation.

• 4 days in the office with the opportunity to work 1 day from home.
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Maree Burke on (02) 9806 5121 or email [email protected].

How to apply

Candidates must apply online. Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 7 May 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Along with a resume, please attach a document with responses to the following questions:

1. Please provide a list of software you have utilised in the past twelve months to complete tasks. Please also provide your level of experience (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced).
2. Please outline your previous experience and understanding of stock control processes, including picking/packing, ordering, rotation, inventory and record keeping.
3. Please outline your previous experience working as a team member to meet shared deadlines and what role you took in that process.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.