Administration Support
Job No:
COS185
Location:
Colac
We are seeking experienced personnel to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Administration Support in a casual capacity. Hours are flexible and can vary depending on assignments.
This is an administration position that will ensure that Council:
- Can deliver efficient and professional administrative support to the nominated Business Unit, performing a broad range of word processing, general secretarial and administrative duties.
- Delivers an outstanding customer service experience to the community and organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide support high quality administrative support with excellent attention to detail
- Provide an efficient word processing service, with particular regard to accuracy, high-quality work.
- Assist with administration tasks relating to the departmental operations including creation of purchase orders, scheduling of appointments, preparing agenda and minutes, creation of standard letters and mailing lists or other information required by the department.
- An understanding of Local Government
- Support the departmental team in providing excellent customer service at all times.
- Ensure that all records and documentation are managed and stored in the document management system (e.g. Content Manager), in accordance with Council’s Information Management Policy.
About You:
To support your success in this role you will have:
- Minimum 12 months experience in office support, administration, secretarial and general office procedures in a fast-paced office, where using initiative and problem-solving skills.
- High level administrative skills and computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office based applications at an intermediate skill level or above).
- Excellent attention to detail, and a thorough and systematic approach to keeping records.
- Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion regarding confidential issues.
- Well-developed organisational skills using time management and productivity systems to manage work and meet competing deadlines.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare business correspondence.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: From $39.49 per hour plus superannuation.
For further information and how to apply:
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- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses
- Submit your application
Applications close on Friday 6 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
