Shoalhaven City Council

Administrative Officer

• Temporary / Part Time / 12 month contract
• Salary: $26,710 - $30,021 gross p.a. plus 12% Super (pro rata)
• 14 hours per week (2 days per week)
• Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role
Provide high-level administrative support to the Environmental Health Unit and assist with broader administrative functions across the City Development Directorate, including providing backup support during leave and operational requirements. The main duties of this role includes:

• Provide high level administrative support to the professional staff in the Environmental Health Unit.
• Assist other administrative employees within City Development Directorate as required and provide backup during times of leave or other operational requirements.
• Provide first point of contact for the Environmental Health Unit, action queries where possible or promptly refer to the appropriate persons to facilitate effective communication.
• Use Council's authorised recordkeeping system(s) to create, receive and capture corporate records relevant to the responsibilities of the position in accordance with Council's Records Management Policy.
• Research and analyse information under the direction of Managers/Professional staff, to provide accurate and timely information for decision making and responding to specific enquiries

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate III in Office Administration (or equivalent) or equivalent related experience
• Proof of right to work in Australia
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and confidential matters in an appropriate manner
• Demonstrated experience and competence in the use of Windows based computer programs and word processing packages

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. What does excellent customer service mean to you?
4. Please provide an example of how you prioritise competing workloads and deadlines.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Dione Eggins - Coordinator - Administration North - 02 4444 8800

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.