Administration Officer - Open Space
Job Task Analysis - Open Space Administration
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Career development opportunities
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Part time position of 15.2 hours across 2 days (0.4 FTE)
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$74,303 - $79,054 per annum, pro rata plus superannuation
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Location: Garden Boulevard
About the team
The City of Kingston overseas a diverse range of open spaces including parks and reserves, wetlands and grasslands, sports grounds activity centres, waterways and the foreshore. Our Open Space team is responsible for these areas and within the broader team, there is a diversity of roles.
About the role
We are currently seeking a part time Administration officer to join the Open Space team. Reporting to the Administration Coordinator your role is to:
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Proactively and collaboratively support teams within the Open Space department
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Action incoming requests, work order management, and undertake administrative tasks
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Deliver best practice contemporary customer care
About you
We are looking for someone who:
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Works independently and as part of a team
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Is self-organised and takes pride in their work
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Has demonstrated administration and excellent customer service experience
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Is tertiary qualified in Office Administration/Business Management with relevant experience
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
How to Apply
To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies
Enquiries:
For any inquiries about the position, please contact Kaz Billing, Administration Coordinator Open Space at karen.billing@kingston.vic.gov.au
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
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.
Why you’ll love working for us?
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:
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Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
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Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
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Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
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Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
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Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
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Salary Packaging
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Purchase leave options
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Career development opportunities,
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Study/development assistance
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Discounted gym memberships
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16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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Social club events
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Close to Public transport
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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.
