Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid Part Time, temporary role: Thursday and Friday - 23.5 Hours per fortnight until 31 December 2025 Salary: $77k - $82k + Super (pro-rata) 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 175,000 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.
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. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.
About the role This position is part of a team providing support to the Building Maintenance Unit at the Operations Centre.
Provide administrative support services to the Building Maintenance unit. First port of call for customer enquiries, issues, and breakdowns. Provide a high level of customer service to citizens and assistance to Council staff on a wide range of matters relating to Council Buildings. Operate all IT systems and programs proficiently to ensure high levels of service and support, including input into Council's Assetic system which contains our Buildings data, contractor information and order system. Work within existing spread of hours and fortnightly 23.5 hours / 4-day fortnight working arrangements (Two Days per Week: Thursdays and Fridays). Skills and experience required to perform the role Data entry as required to update and maintain a range of databases including Assetic Asset Management system and My-Data. Raise and process purchase orders. Prepare invoices for works undertaken/reinstatements carried out by Council. Word processing including general correspondence, Council reports, contract documentation, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, emails, and other reports as required. Provision of standard letters and liaison for Council's ½ Cost Fencing programme with private residents. Plan, order, and issue keys to staff and community groups in accordance with Council policies. We are looking for someone who is Passionate about the community and delivering a positive customer experience both internally and externally. Willing to be flexible and understands IT systems. A real team player happy to help with all enquiries. Excellent writing and communication skills. What the role can offer 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 Rob Ferrarin on 8311 4311. Applications close: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 3 December 2024 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.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence. Please have this ready when completing your application. 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 council's 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 revised Statement of Commitment to 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 abuse. We 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 our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.
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