Council’s Parks & Recreation Branch is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Administration Officer – Parks & Gardens!

Position details

Full Time Position

Job Number: R2652

Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 24 July 2025

About the Opportunity
This role will handle administrative support for the Parks & Gardens team, including assisting the Coordinator, Team Leaders, and staff; liaising with clients per customer service standards; forwarding client requests to the appropriate departments; maintaining a tidy depot and storage area; and supporting capital works project planning and delivery.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

Relevant post secondary qualification or minimum 3 years secretarial and administrative experience.

Demonstrated experience in facilities/depot/site management.

Working knowledge of all computer applications associated with the position, i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Internet, Authority, Procurement processes, PowerPoint and Desktop Publishing.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

High level of written and verbal communication skills.

Current Driver’s Licence.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 4 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $70,611 to $75,498 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)

Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region

Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.

Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees

Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living

Learning and Professional Development Opportunities

Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements

Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships

Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

A completed Job Application Form

A resume

A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.