ABOUT THE ROLE Moira Shire is committed to providing a range of quality programs and services to the community. These services aim to support people of all ages and backgrounds and combine to make Moira Shire a great place to live. This role specifically supports our Community, Wellbeing, Health and Culture Department with administration support forming a key role in providing community services in our municipality. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, and interpersonal skills including the ability to display empathy, be flexible and dependable whilst demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate an aptitude to resolve problems and think critically. If you have the skills mentioned above and a certificate or experience in administration, highly developed computer skills with the ability to support others in IT systems, and an understanding of the role our department plays in our community, you are strongly encouraged to apply. For a detailed overview of the role, please head to our careers page and review the position description. ABOUT YOU As an administration support officer - Community you will have a genuine passion for helping others and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of our community. To excel in this role, you will possess the following personal attributes: Organisational skills - You will be a highly organized and detail oriented person with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently Respect - You will have a respect and will value diversity, treating all community members and colleagues with dignity, fairness and respect. Community Spirit - You will have a strong sense of community spirit and are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those around you. To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience in an administrative support role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management skills ABOUT US Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria's most popular holiday destinations. The area's warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment and location means Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licensed clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands. We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer: A family friendly workplace that live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork The opportunity for flexible work arrangements Attractive salary and the ability to salary package Onsite physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant Career progression and professional development Discounted corporate gym membership The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment a National Police History Check prior to commencement. Applicants who do not address the key selection criteria will not be considered for this role To view more information, and other positions that we are currently recruiting for, please click here. For more information please contact Natalie McDonald, Team Leader Administration on 03 5871 9222 or email our Moira Careers Team on ****** An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services. Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.
