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Administration Officer Infrastructure & Operations Part Time 6 Month Term Contract Job No: COWRA30119 Location: Cowra, NSW Employment Status: Part Time Six Month Term Contract Hours of Work: Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm 28 hours per week Closing Date: 5:00pm Sunday, 16 November 2025 About Cowra & Council Cowra is located within beautiful Central NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River, approximately one hour from Bathurst and Orange, two hours from Canberra and four hours from Sydney. The town is situated at the intersection of three state highways the MidWestern Highway, the Olympic Highway and the Lachlan Valley Way making it a central hub for travel, freight and logistics. Covering 2810 square kilometres, the shire includes a number of small villages which feed into the Cowra township and contribute to the shires agricultural and cultural growth. These villages include Billimari, Darbys Falls, Gooloogong, Morongla, Noonbinna, Wattamondara, Woodstock and Wyangala. Cowra is a town with deep historical ties to Japan and is regarded as a centre for peace. Its public identity became part of World WarII history with the Cowra Breakout of 1944. This tragic event led Cowra to focus on promoting the values of friendship and reconciliation, something which the town still projects today. Not only is Cowra a historical town, it is also a town with a love for food and wine. It is surrounded by vineyards and grazingrich farmlands with quality restaurants and cafes, and also includes endless water and camping opportunities with Wyangala Dam only a short drive away. Cowra is a growing community with a number of primary and high school education options, health centres, sporting clubs, community groups and limitless weekend activities. It is the perfect place to raise a family, study, work or retire. Cowra Council employs over 200 fulltime equivalent staff. Our vision is to be a leading, innovative and creative community, proud of our place in history and offering opportunities with the best of country living. The region enjoys a range of economic, social, educational and health services with a welcoming community that embraces new members from all backgrounds. We strive to provide, maintain and extend Council services to improve the quality of life for residents throughout the Shire. We aim to actively lead, facilitate and foster sustainable development and wealthgenerating opportunities through agricultural, industrial, commercial and tourism growth. About the Opportunity Are you a motivated and detailoriented professional with a passion for administrative excellence? Cowra Council is seeking an experienced applicant to fill the position of Administration Assistant within the Infrastructure & Operations Department of Council. This parttime position will be for a 6month period and the role is primarily responsible for providing general administrative support to Infrastructure & Operations staff to enable the efficient and effective operation of the department. The position will be required to provide accurate and timely processing of correspondence, assist with customer service and data entry including updating records in operational registers. Applicants would need to possess relevant experience in an administrative position, demonstrated highlevel communication and customer service skills, along with experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Qualifications CertificateIII in Business Administration or similar, or relevant experience in a similar role. Hold a current and valid Drivers Licence. Demonstrated highlevel computer skills across a range of applications and the ability to adapt to new computer software easily. Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and organise ones own work to achieve set objectives efficiently within available resources and timeframe. Proven ability to provide excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with people at all levels. Highlevel customer service for internal and external stakeholders. The Benefits The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Cowra Shire Council''s policies and conditions of employment. Benefits of working at Council include: Annual Leave as per Local Government Award. Sick leave entitlement as per Local Government Award. Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellbeing days per year. Employee Benefits Program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid parental leave. In addition, we value worklife balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. How to Apply You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application. Please ensure you provide detailed examples of demonstrated experience when requested, as well as supplying details of certificates, licences and tickets. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if desired. Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at the time of application. Applications Close: 5:00pm Sunday, 16 November 2025 Preemployment Screening In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to undergo the following preemployment screening processes: A preemployment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments. Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes ensure your referee details are current. Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role requires a Working with Children Check. Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications. Employment Conditions Employment conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Applications Close: 5:00pm Sunday, 16 November 2025 Contact Senior - Personal Assistant: Tanya Hampton 0263402072. #J-18808-Ljbffr