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Our Local council client is seeking a skilled and proactive Administration Support Officer to provide high-level administrative and customer service support to our dynamic Strategic Planning department. Based in beautiful Daylesford and reporting directly to the Principal Strategic Planning officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of planning projects, community consultations, and daily departmental operations.
Job Responsibility
Respond to community and stakeholder enquiries efficiently and professionally
Undertake research and compile clear, accurate documentation to support strategic planning projects
Assist the team in the planning, coordination, and delivery of community engagement and consultation activities
Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure all records are accurately maintained
Process purchase orders, invoices, and prepare procurement documentation in strict accordance with Council procedures
Ensure prompt follow-up on correspondence, reports, and complaints
Requirements
Proven experience in a high-level administrative and customer service role, ideally within a complex or Local Government environment
Prior exposure to or experience supporting a Strategic or Statutory land use planning team is highly regarded
Proficiency in contemporary software systems, including document management platforms, databases, and customer request systems
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and engage professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing demands, and maintain strict attention to detail under minimal supervision
Tertiary qualification or Diploma in administration or related discipline or considerable relevant experience