Colac Otway Shire Council

Administration Officer - Office of CEO and Governance

Job No: COS206
Location: Colac

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join our Executive Office team as Administration Officer - Office of CEO and Governance in a Temporary Part-Time (15.25 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours) Fixed Term capacity.

Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors, this is a key hands-on role to ensure that Council has an executive function that is professionally supported with high level administration and secretarial tasks and complies with relevant legislation, guidelines and objectives through the delivery of efficient and effective executive support.

Advanced computer skills, a high attention to detail and meticulous record keeping skills are a must, teamed with a commitment to improving systems and providing superior customer service.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Applications close on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11.59pm

Salary information: $67,226.64 to $70,836.48 per annum pro rata plus superannuation.

For further information and how to apply:

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
    3. Submit your application

Please note: Council reserves 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.

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About Colac

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

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