The Opportunity:
In this role you’ll be at the heart of our Community Laws Unit, handling everything from database management and customer service to processing permits and managing animal registrations. It’s a dynamic job where no two days are the same!
You'll also:

• Provide administrative support, including preparation of letters, notices, and record maintenance.
• Assist Community Laws Officers with data input and task management.
• Monitor the permit and infringement processes to ensure compliance.
• Help process animal registrations and assist with our annual renewal process.
• Collect and report relevant data to help us improve and serve the community better.

This is a full time, ongoing position, based in Bairnsdale.
What you’ll bring to the team (Key Selection Criteria)

• Relevant experience or knowledge in the provision of administrative skills and database management duties and functions.
• Ability to make decisions with a minimum of guidance.
• Excellent keyboard and computer skills and an ability to adapt to the Shire’s computer software applications.
• Ability to manage busy workloads and to be clear about setting priorities in the context of team objectives.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
We offer:
Work-life Balance:

• Monthly ADOs
• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our recreation centres

Competitive salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December

A supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Excited about this role? We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please include:

• Your resume detailing your qualifications, experience, and referees.
• A cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role.
• A document addressing each of the key selection criteria.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 October 2025.
For any questions or a confidential discussion, reach out to Karen MacDonald, Community Laws Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.