Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Administration Assistant – Temp 12 Months

Here at CBCity 
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services incorporating childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 

The role
CBCity has a unique and rewarding opportunity to join our Regulatory Services unit on a temporary 12-month contract as an Administration Assistant.
Based in Roselands, you will provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Regulatory Services unit through day to day office duties including data entry and the maintenance of Council's Registers and Applications. This is a great opportunity to gain broad insight into the entire unit. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Regulatory Services unit.
• Carry out word processing duties including document creation and presentation, merging documents, preparation of letters, spreadsheets and general correspondence.
• Utilise Council’s Records Management systems for registering and managing Council’s documentation such as iShare, Q-Pulse and Pathway as required.
• Ensure internal and external customer expectations are met through prompt handling of enquiries.
• Communicate both formally and informally with the Team Leader, Manager, Director and other teams within the Department.
• Provide feedback to the Team Leader on improvements in operating procedures.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Certificate III in Business Administration and/or previous experience in an administrative position.
• High level computer skills in applications such as Microsoft Office suite. 
• Ability to work without supervision and to be self-motivated.
• Ability to monitor and prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Experience using Pathway and SharePoint is desirable however not essential.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $62,266 (Grade C, Step 1) + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer:

• Family friendly and flexible environment including regular work from home. 
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Sophie Tupou (Team Leader Compliance Administration) at sophie.tupou@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or on 9707 5402 

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 21 April 2024

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.