Administration Officer Compliance Merri-bek City Council location Melbourne. Salary $77k - $82k + Super.

Full time permanent role (based on 35 hours per week). Fortnightly RDO. Salary: $77k - $82k + Super. Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government.

About Merri-bek City Council Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts.

Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role this Administration Officer Compliance is responsible for providing administration functions, assistance and support to the Development and Asset Assurance Unit, with a primary focus upon the enforcement administration requirements.

Responsibilities include process applications for, and issue, permits to allow works within roads. Assist with the administrative duties for all areas of the Development and Asset Assurance Unit as directed by the Team Leader Development Management and Unit Manager Development and Asset Assurance.

Process and generate requests for purchase orders and account payments in accordance with Council procedures. Provide administration support for the Asset Assurance Officer with the scheduling of vehicle crossing inspections. Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed, ensuring a high standard of customer service.

Skills and experience require to perform the role 2-3 years’ experience in an administrative role. Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and record keeping computer programs. Ability to adopt a flexible, adaptable approach to work to meet changing demands and service delivery approaches.

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of infringement or compliance administration processes. Ability to work constructively in a team environment and contribute to a supportive team culture.

What the role can offer fortnightly RDO. Extensive opportunities for training & career development. Salary sacrifice options. A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options. Employer-supported study assistance schemes. Wellness programs. Further support offered for our staff.

Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave. Purchase leave. Ceremonial leave. Gender affirmation leave. Family violence leave. Applications close: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 22 April 2025. in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.