Job description
- Reference Number 11266
- Excellent employee benefits
- High performing team
- Flexible working options available
- Full-Time position – Permanent – Cheltenham, Melbourne
- Band 4, $70,143.91 – $74,858.29 per annum plus superannuation
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
The Environmental Health team comprises 12 Environmental Health Officers operating out of the Cheltenham office. The team delivers a range of services including food safety management, complaint resolution, infectious disease investigations, public health initiatives and environmental protection. We are a dynamic and supportive team and we are looking for an administration assistant superstar to help us provide the best customer-focused service to our internal and external stakeholders.
The role
We are seeking a highly motivated Administration Professional who thrives on working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day is different. Being the first point of contact for general enquiries for the team, you will have exceptional communication skills and possess a positive, can-do mindset and attitude. The primary purpose of the role is to provide administrative support to the Environmental Health team, including word processing, filing and maintenance of records, processing registrations and renewals and issuing of permits, bookings, receipts and distribution of correspondence to Officers within the team. There is no time for boredom in this role!
About you
As the successful candidate you will have a relevant training/qualification or previous administration experience. Additionally, you will have excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work amongst a diverse team of professionals towards attainment of common goals is essential. An interest in Public Health is desirable. You will have the opportunity to further progress your career by attending training courses and taking on professional development opportunities.
What we can offer
This is a full-time, permanent position. Part time applications may be considered for the right candidate.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events. employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
How to Apply
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Dusan Ivanic, Team Leader Environmental Health on 0408 551 310.
Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those identifying as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
Mandatory Requirements
- Essential : Do you hold a current driver’s licence which allows you to drive within Victoria?
- Essential : Are you willing to undertake a Working with Children Check? Please note, you will need to organise and pay for this if you are successful in progressing to the pre-employment stage of the recruitment process for this position. If you already have a Working with Children Check you will be required to add the City of Kingston as an employer if you are successful for this position.
- Essential : Do you hold the qualifications required in the position outlined in the position description?