Planning Administration Officer
- Part-time – Maternity Leave position-26.36 hrs per week.
- Hourly rate starting at $33.90 plus superannuation
- Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available
Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options?
Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle?
Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options including working from home, flexible start and finish times, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave.
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Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.
We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time.
At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do.
The role
This position requires a person to work with limited supervision with advice to be sought when required. The position also requires a person that can provide efficient and effective administration and customer service support for statutory and strategic planning units.
Key aspects of the role include the following.
Provide administrative and customer service support to the statutory and strategic planning units;
- Be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a team and to work independently to organise work with limited supervision.
- Use a range of computer based programs/systems, and the ability to quickly learn new computer based programs/systems.
- Communicate with stakeholders in matters of areas of responsibilities, policy and processes; and Analyse changing situations and develop appropriate responses.
Key Selection Criteria:
Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.
- A qualification and/or demonstrated experience in business administration.
- Experience in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office suite.
- A self-starting attitude and flexibility to work in a range of work environments with a range of stakeholders.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work according to established processes.
- Ability to provide good customer service and ensure the quality of work outputs.
How to Apply
Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the “apply” button to commence your application.
Applicants will be required to;
- Upload a cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)
- Upload a current resume
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current driver’s licence
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).
- The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required.
If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.
Enquiries
Team Leader Statutory Planning - Kath Oswald –koswald@wodonga.vic.gov.au- (02) 6022 9374
Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 5th August 2024
Position description below
Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including:
- Employee health and wellbeing programs;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Learning and development; and,
- Career pathways and opportunities.
The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect.
We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background.
If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us.
We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au.