Administration Officer - Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG)
Maroondah City Council
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Administration Officer - Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG)
- Maximum Term Contract - Part Time – 15.2 hours per week until October 2027
- Salary: Band 4 - $73,902 pa (pro-rata) + super
- Location: Flexible & Realm (Eastland), Ringwood, with some after hours required
Made up of 5 Councils in Melbourne’s East - (Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges the ERG is committed to delivering better community outcomes for Melbourne’s east as one united voice. With guidance from the Executive Officer ERG, and hosted by Maroondah Council at Realm, the ERG is looking for an experienced Administration and Project Support Officer.
As part of a small team, the role will provide high quality administration and project support to ensure the alliance performs its role as a representative body.
The successful candidate will have:
- a proven track record within a similar role providing coordination, administrative and project support at senior management level
- excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, with proven ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
- proven ability to work autonomously with limited supervision, with professional insight into what to manage and what to refer
- advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office Applications with experience using council business applications including OneCouncil is a strong advantage
Ideally having gained experience in local government, proven skills in organising and communicating to a geographically dispersed senior team will be paramount to success. The role requires strong administrative and coordination support skills, as well as attracting some project work including submitting and administering grant funding agreements. With exceptional written and verbal skills, you will provide a connection point for the ERG participants as well championing key messages and communications by sourcing information and updating the ERG’s websites and social media account.
As part of our selection process, you may be required to have pre-employment checks. (Psychometric Assessment, CrimCheck).
To apply online please visit our Careers @ Maroondah www.maroondah.vic.gov.au
For further information on this diverse and interesting support role, please contact Liz Johnstone on 0412 135 350 or [email protected]
Closing date: 28 September 2025
About Maroondah City Council
Maroondah City Council was constituted as a new municipality on 15 December 1994. The City of Maroondah is made up of three wards, with each ward represented by three Councillors.
Council elections were held in November 2012 and the new Council will remain in office until the next election in 2016. Councillors elect the Mayor each year to serve as the principal ambassador for the City.
Council recognises and protects the rights, interests and responsibilities of the community, individuals, community sectors and public bodies in the City of Maroondah in accordance with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities.
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