Administration Officer

Your New Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Infrastructure Delivery this role you will work closely with the Group Manager Business Support Officer and the broader Infrastructure Delivery team to support the efficient and effective delivery of infrastructure projects.

This is a dynamic position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Provide general administrative support to the Group Manager Infrastructure Delivery and all other Infrastructure Delivery staff including administrative clerical data entry and reporting.
• Promote high levels of customer service both internally and externally.
• Actively manage and close out customer requests for Coordinators Engineers and Group Manager Infrastructure Delivery.
• Assist to improve the profile of the infrastructure delivery department by monitoring the fortnightly works schedule and updating of content when required.
• Compile and consolidate job photos including review to ensure the photos published are acceptable and appropriate.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role please refer to the Position Description.

You are an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in an administrative or similar support role. You bring a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid experience using Microsoft Office and corporate systems with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• A high level of organisation with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A proactive positive and professional attitude with a can-do approach

A Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent experience) is desirable. A current Class C Drivers Licence is required along with a General Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain).

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW known for its genuine hospitality pristine beaches sub-tropical rainforests mountain ranges rock river gorges sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired connected Macleay Valley.

As the successful candidate youll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position 35 hour work week
• Monthly RDOs
• Weekly salaryof $1309.01 to $1473.28(plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing including flexible work arrangements rostered days off EAP access social club and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
• A supportive collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Please apply via Councils website Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience abilities knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday 6 May 2026

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions Please contact Carly Potter Business Support Officer -Infrastructure Delivery for a confidential discussion onPh:.

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Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a addition Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.