About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.The OpportunityAwarded Employer of Choice in the Macleay Valley Business Awards in 2019 and 2021, Council has a fantastic opportunity available for a Trainee Administration Officer to join the Development and Compliance team.Reporting to the Team Leader Office Support, the Trainee Administration Officer will provide administrative support including word processing, customer service, generation of approvals, certificates, updating data and registers in Council’s systems relevant to the functions of the Development and Compliance Team.To be successful in this role you will possess Year 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent; customer service experience; intermediate Microsoft Office skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Previous Local Government experience would be highly regarded however not essential.On offerIn return, you will be rewarded by:Temporary, Full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day monthLearning and Development programsA supportive environment to complete your studiesA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance Key accountabilities include Provide administration support services to technical officers in Council’s Development and Compliance team.Perform administrative and associated tasks including registration of various applications for approval, updating registers including eg. Onsite Sewage Management Systems (OSMS), food businesses, Companion Animals, impounding, enforcement issues etc and necessary filing and electronic document management (Content Manager).Undertake various word processing procedures including but not limited to preparation of Council Reports, letters and presentations, Development Approvals, Occupation Certificates, Building Certificates, mail merges including OSMS inspections etc, invoicing.Prepare 10.7 Certificates including flooding etc, drainage diagrams, no sewer letters.Provide Sewer junctions locations using GIS Software or maps.For further information regarding this role please contact Lisa Kennedy on 02 6566 3200. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 12 September 2021 at 4pm.You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.We are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Position Description
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West Kempsey
2440
