Administrative Support Officer

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Hawkesbury City Council.Pay Rate from $37.65 per hourPart-Time / 28 hours per weekOn-Site Parking + Fitness PassportHawkesbury 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 RoleReporting 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 YouYou 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 CriteriaTertiary qualification in business administration or equivalent work experienceBroad knowledge of Council functions and activitiesAbility to coordinate and deliver meeting agenda papers for Council Committee, Panel and Working group meetings to a strict scheduleDemonstrated organisational and meeting planning skillsAdvanced word processing skills and a knowledge and understanding of current word processing packages and systems particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointAbility to use document management systemsTyping speed of at least 50 wpmMinute taking experienceThe RewardsHawkesbury Council is a great place to work, with many benefits including:Fantastic Team CultureGreat working environmentFlexible work arrangementsPaid Parental LeaveTertiary Education AssistanceHealth and Wellbeing ProgramLong Service Leave after 5 yearsTraining and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Reward and Recognition programEmployee Performance Review and Planning SystemFitness PassportSocial Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activitiesEmployee Assistance Program for employees and their familyTo ApplyFor further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website close Tuesday, 13 May 2025Please 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.