Northern Beaches Council

Specialist Administration Officer

Division: Environment & Open Space

Business Unit: Parks & Open Space

Title: Specialist Administration Officer, Permanent - Part-time Role, 14 hours per week, 2 days per week 

Salary Range: $74,312.80 to $86,363.83 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience) 

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Parks and Open Space is responsible for areas and facilities that add to the community’s enjoyment of Council developed spaces, to encourage and provide for passive and active recreational needs.  Parks and Open Space includes the following functions:-
•    Recreation planning and management
•    Reserves and commercial centres maintenance
•    Sporting fields
•    Tree management
•    Asset planning and management
•    Business support and management

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy - 

•    Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
•    Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment 
•    Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 

Our opportunity:

The key focus areas of this role include: 
1)    Act as point of contact for the business unit, including triaging and directing requests and enquiries, creating requests and where appropriate preparing responses. 
2)    Undertake the day-to-day administration related to the financial operations of the unit, including creating, finalising and monitoring purchases orders, work orders and invoices.
3)    Ensure overall operations of the business unit through organising unit supplies (e.g. stationery, uniforms) and equipment to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the unit.   

About you:

You’ll play a key behind the scenes role helping the team that looks after our parks, trees, and outdoor spaces. Your work will help keep projects moving, information organised, and the team supported so they can focus on caring for the places our community loves.
This role suits someone who enjoys variety, works well with different people, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: May 25, 2026
• Expected Interview Date: June 1, 2026 
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Danielle Govers on 8495 5364

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.