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Community Safety Administration Officer Building $74,283 to $78,754 per annum Pro Rata + 12% Super Band 4 - Salary Range $74,283 to $78,754 per annum pro rata + 12% Super Why join Melton City Council? Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australias fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered. As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents. Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer: Professional and personal development opportunities Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities Join us and help build a city that thriveswhere your work makes a real difference every day. The Opportunity The Building Services Unit is a vital part of Council, delivering essential services that contribute to a safer and more vibrant community. As part of this high-performing and customer-focused team, youll have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders. We are currently seeking an experienced Administration Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering excellent customer service, while providing efficient and effective administrative support to the Building Services Unit. Key Responsibilities Providing general administrative assistance to the Community Safety team, including tasks like word processing, data entry, managing phone calls, and handling correspondence. Respond to enquiries in a timely and efficient manner adhering to Council policies and procedures. Record and register appropriate information in Councils Electronic Content Management System. Demonstrate a customer focus to internal and external customers. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in the handling of a wide range of information and projects. About you To be successful in this role you will have the following: Post-secondary qualification in administration (below diploma level) plus some experience in either an administrative or customer service role. Knowledge of the building industry and an understanding of Councils responsibilities under the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 and the National Construction Code 2022, this would be highly regarded. Prioritise and perform a variety of administration tasks to a high level with attention to detail. Flexibility to work effectively within tight time scheduled, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing work demands. Culture and Values Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means theres a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and wed love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future. Values Motivate Empower Lead Trust Open Nurture Benefits Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)* 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave* *These benefits are pro rata. How To Apply If you require further information about the position, please contact Kerrie Warden, Acting Building Administration Team Leader on 9747 7186. Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise. To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia. All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr