Administrative Support Officer

Description:

Administrative Support Officer
Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
Pay Rate from $37.65 per hour
Part-Time / 28 hours per week
On-Site Parking + Fitness Passport
Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
The Role
Reporting to the Administrative Support Coordinator and based in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to provide end to end secretariat and administrative support for all Council Committee meetings, including scheduling, preparation and live minute taking as well as preparation of agendas and minutes. This position supports Council in word processing, business paper systems, grants, corporate writing style and graphics. The ability to work flexible hours / outside of business hours in order to attend Committee, Panel and Council Meetings will be required.
About You
You will have a robust history as an administrator with extensive experience in live minute taking, preparation of agendas and all administrative tasks supporting a large department and/or organisation. You will be adept at collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met and will be experienced in maintaining internal documentation and various Administrative/Governance Registers.
Essential Criteria
Tertiary qualification in business administration or equivalent work experience
Broad knowledge of Council functions and activities
Ability to coordinate and deliver meeting agenda papers for Council Committee, Panel and Working group meetings to a strict schedule
Demonstrated organisational and meeting planning skills
Advanced word processing skills and a knowledge and understanding of current word processing packages and systems particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to use document management systems
Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
Minute taking experience
The Rewards
Hawkesbury Council is a great place to work, with many benefits including:
Fantastic Team Culture
Great working environment
Flexible work arrangements
Paid Parental Leave
Tertiary Education Assistance
Health and Wellbeing Program
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Reward and Recognition program
Employee Performance Review and Planning System
Fitness Passport
Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.
Applications close Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.
Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.