Full Time, temporary to September 2025

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:

This integral role provides support to the Administration and wider Operations team to ensure the smooth running and effective delivery of the department’s objectives.

Under the guidance of the Team Leader - Administration Operations, some of your tasks will include recording all data relating to reactive, routine and proactive maintenance, assist Operations staff to coordinate and report on the submission of all work orders and communicate with suppliers and service providers to obtain quotes in accordance with Council’s procurement policy.

This role is temporary to September 2025, with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

As directed, record all data relating to reactive, routine and proactive maintenance by staff and contractors in Council’s Works Management System.

Assist Operations staff to coordinate and report on the submission of all work orders including the completion of callouts, job safety analysis records and pre-start checks.

Assist with organising training of other staff members as requested

Monitor and update customer services requests

Our ideal candidate will have:

The ability to operate various software packages and databases including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

The ability to handle correspondence, develop spreadsheets and write reports.

The ability to manage own time and workload.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

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 Kirsty Birch, Team Leader - Administration Operations 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 26 May 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.