Position No. 327

Permanent Full-time

Band 4 - $69,514 - $73,081 yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

Wellington Shire Council is looking for an organised and enthusiastic person to join our Natural Environment and Parks team as a full-time Parks Administrative Support Officer.

Based at our Sale Depot, this permanent role provides important administrative support to help our team run smoothly each day. You will also assist in ensuring we meet all health and safety (Occupational Health and Safety) requirements.

What you will do in this role:

• Maintain our records system to ensure it is always up to date and compliant.
• Assist with managing Occupational Health and Safety checks and audits.
• Act as the first point of contact for public enquiries and follow up on customer requests.
• Build and maintain good relationships with customers, suppliers and contractors.

What we are looking for:

• Someone with solid administrative experience who can work independently and with great attention to detail.
• A good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the ability to help the team address any issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office. Experience with Occupational Health and Safety or records management systems would be an advantage.

You will be part of a supportive team and will work with different areas across the organisation. If you enjoy helping others, solving problems, and working in a busy environment, we would like to hear from you.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities". As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 13 July 2025.