Administration Support Officer - Parks & Recreation

Summary of the position:

Picton location

Permanent Full-Time position – 35 hours per week

Salary commencing from $67,494 + 12% Superannuation

Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager Parks & Recreation, this position plays a vital role in supporting a wide range of functions to help deliver great outcomes for Council and the community. You’ll be responsible for managing databases, preparing reports, and handling customer enquiries, while bringing strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to a busy and dynamic environment. If you thrive on variety and enjoy being part of an innovative team, we’d love you to join us on this journey.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration and/or Customer Service, or extensive relevant experience

Demonstrated work experience in administration including report writing, minute taking, correspondence and use of computer applications.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Ability to plan and prioritise, think and solve problems on a day-to-day basis with excellent time management skills.

High standard verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond accordingly via face-to-face, telephone and email to internal and external customers

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program

Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program

Participate in our Educational Assistance Program

Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Daniel Grimson, Manager Parks & Recreation, 4677 9758
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 6 October 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.