Administration Officer Street Cleansing
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Job Summary
- Full Time 12-month contract from April 2026 April 2027 (based on 35/38 hours per week)
- Fortnightly RDO
- Salary: $79k - $84k Super
- Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175000 residents: one community proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek and includes Brunswick Coburg Fawkner Glenroy Gowanbrae Hadfield Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic known for its active community cultural diversity creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability social justice community wellbeing and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.
Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek organisational vision is to be one team brave and diverse making a difference.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD there are excellent public transport options and great food cafés parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live work and play.
About the role
Merri-bek City Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join our team for a 12-month contract to cover family leave. The Street Cleansing Unit undertake duties in the community which includes dumped rubbish removal litter bin collection street sweeping both mechanical and manual cleaning storm water systems and cleaning of shopping centres.
The Street Cleansing Unit is located in Hadfield the City Operations Centre is just 8km from the CBD and offers excellent public transport access for employees.
The administrative position is a key component of the Street Cleansing Unit keeping the wheels moving by being responsible triaging of referrals accounts ordering liaising with leadership and field team members. Working closely with the Unit Manager Works Officers and Team Leaders this position is paramount to the success of the team. The ability to be decisive and work without direct supervision is paramount for success in this role. You need to enjoy a fast-paced environment have good problem solving skills like working in a team environment experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
Skills and experience require to perform the role
- Qualification equivalent to Diploma of Office Administration or relevant experience.
- Highly developed communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
- A commitment to achieving consistently high standards of work including accuracy and initiative.
- Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Document and Records management experience.
- Familiarity with the use of electronic purchasing systems.
- Demonstrated experience in administrative support roles.
- A second language relevant to the Merri-bek community would be an advantage.
What the role can offer
- Fortnightly RDO
- Extensive opportunities for training & career development
- Salary sacrifice options
- A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
- Employer-supported study assistance schemes
- Wellness programs
Further support offered for our staff
- Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
- Purchase leave
- Ceremonial leave
- Gender affirmation leave
- Family violence leave
For further information about this position please contact Tanya Taylor on.
Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 23 February 2026.
*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.
How to apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
Please note that applications must only be submitted online applications will not be accepted via email.
Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community people with disability and people from every culture sexuality and gender identity age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.
Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.
We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic Recruitment Business Partner on
Our Commitment
In May 2021 Merri-bek Council adopted a revisedStatement of Commitmentto Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about ourChild Safety Commitment Statementon our website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Administrative Functions
- office supplies
- Personnel Matters
- Records Management
- Office Procedures
- Space Management
- Daily Operations
- Administrative Policies
- Personnel Management
- Administrative Services
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone Calls
- Travel Arrangements
- Administrative Procedures
- Word Processing
