Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
What you need to know...
Permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
The package: $68,398 - $81,565 plus superannuation per annum
Location: Grafton
Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
Access to fitness passport
About the role
Do you want to assist your community in a positive way and bring your high-level administration skills to the Council?
Your days will be busy and varied as you manage a diverse and high-level range of administrative duties. Utilising your skillset in administration, you will deliver superior customer service, manage a wide range of enquiries and work on projects independently. You will be in regular communication with the General Manager and Executive, providing administration assistance by researching issues, preparing draft reports, taking minutes and diary management.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
Address the essential criteria
Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
Answer the 3 Target Questions - maximum 300 words each question: Q1. Give an example of how you turned a dissatisfied customer into a satisfied one. What did you do? Q2. Describe a work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do? Q3. Can you give examples of software applications you are using in your current role to make effective use of records, information and systems?
Contact
Bryanna Boyd, Coordinator Business & Executive Support on (02) 6643 0803
Closing date
Tuesday 19 November 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply:
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.
Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
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