This role is part of the Community Hubs team within the Inclusive Communities Department. We are a passionate driven team who love working with the community to meet their needs through the delivery of high-quality programs, activities, and events.

The Community Centre Administration Officer is required to provide high level administrative support to the Southern Cluster team, mainly Chelsea Activity Hub but inclusive of Patterson Lakes Community Centre and Carrum Activity Hub and engage and build rapport with community members attending the Centre/Hub.

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Administration: Provide high level administration support to the Southern Cluster Community Hubs, support overall day-to-day operations, monitor email inboxes, and maintain statistics
• Building Operations: Present the Centre/Hub in an open, inviting, and safe manner, coordinate building maintenance requests
• Finance: Process purchase orders, weekly banking, venue hire payments, and invoicing

Your Skills and Experience:

• An ability to connect, engage and build rapport with community
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely, relevant, and accurate information and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to use communication technology effectively and efficiently
• Experience working in a front–facing, community environment is desirable

This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where each day brings variety and new projects and tasks.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role, your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Laura Boyd, Community Strengthening Coordinator on 9581 3040 or laura.boyd@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au 

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.