Salary from $81,841.94 to $97,683.57 pa + super

Fortnightly RDO - healthy work/life balance

Situated in a modern harbourside office, close to public transport

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

We strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience and we are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

About the role

Woollahra Council is seeking a Compliance Administration Officer to join our friendly and supportive Compliance Team. Working alongside one other Administrator, your main role will be in supporting a team in managing their day-to-day commitments, communications and information systems.

About you

You will be a self-starter who knows how to multi-task and work to deadlines. Your enthusiasm and dedication to providing excellent service will see you succeed in this varied role.

If you like keeping yourself busy and being part of a team, this is the role for you!

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated advanced level written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and work within time frames.

Advanced computer skills including the ability to produce and format documents using MS Office Word Excel and database software

Attention to detail and ability to accurately maintain databases

Ability to understand and respond to instructions promptly and efficiently

Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to solve problems

Demonstrated commitment to high level customer service

Demonstrated use of ability to work within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision

Demonstrate understanding of EEO and OHS principles

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s values

Desirable Criteria

Experience in a Local Government or similar environment

Knowledge of "Authority" and “CM” database system or similar

Extensive administrative experience

How to apply

Apply on line by clicking the link below

You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria

If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire

You will be able to upload 2 documents only

For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process

For further information about the role, please contact Craig Jenner Acting Manager, Compliance on 9391 7146 during business hours

Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360

CLOSING DATE: Monday 6 October 2025

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.