Full time, ongoing
Band 4, $65,512 pa + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 31 March 2025
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Provide administrative support to the Building Services team through:
- Maintenance of systems, databases, online content, equipment and records
- Assist in the timely response to enquiries, preparation of correspondence, reports, minutes and agendas, and meeting arrangements for the team
- Liaise and coordinate with government departments, statutory authorities, community groups, and others, in order to deliver excellent service.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, interacting with sensitive and time critical documents and processes.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- relevant qualifications and/or experience in a similar role
- a general understanding of building legislation
- demonstrated skills and experience with computer systems
- skills in managing time, planning and organising work to meet competing deadlines
- experience in providing quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Local Government experience would be advantageous
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
- Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Georgina Johnston, Manager Development Services, on (03) 5471 1780.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.