Division: Transport & Assets
Business Unit: Transport & Civil Infrastructure
Title: Specialist Administration Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $74312.8 to $86363.83 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)
Who we are:
Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. We are proud to be the winner of the Bluett Award 2022 and the 2022 Change Champion Award in the Enterprise Category.
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.
Transport and Civil Infrastructure is responsible for the provision, management and maintenance of civil infrastructure and the delivery of transport, traffic and civil infrastructure services.
Transport and Civil Infrastructure has both internal and external clients and provides service across a range of functional areas including:
• Transport Network Planning
• Transport and Civil Infrastructure Asset Management
• Parking Operations and Community Transport
• Construction and Maintenance of Civil Infrastructure
• Plant, Fleet and Stores Management
• Business Operations
Transport and Civil Infrastructure is committed to providing quality services and striving to improve methods and procedures and develop new and innovative solutions to deliver services in a safe, cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner.
Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.
Working with us:
Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -
• A culture of supporting continuous professional development
• High level of technological innovation and systems
• Rostered days off scheme
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities
Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include:
1) Provide efficient, accurate and responsive administrative support to the Fleet, Plant and Stores team, ensuring records, documentation and data are maintained to a high standard and in accordance with Council policies and systems.
2) Assist with a range of operational and project-related activities within the Fleet, Plant and Stores team, including coordination, tracking actions, maintaining project documentation and supporting the delivery of key initiatives.
3) Coordinate fleet accident and incident administration, including lodging required forms, liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers, arranging repairs, and ensuring timely follow-up and accurate record keeping.
About you:
You are a highly organised and detail-oriented administration professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. You take pride in delivering accurate, timely work and providing a high level of service to both internal and external customers.
You are confident working across a range of systems and processes and either have experience with local government systems or the ability to quickly adapt to changing technology and system environments. With strong communication skills and a proactive approach, you are comfortable supporting operational teams, coordinating tasks, and following matters through to completion.
You work well both independently and as part of a team, demonstrate sound judgement, and are committed to continuous improvement, compliance, and positive workplace relationships.
Additional Information:
- Position Description
- Applications close on: 11 February 2026
- Expected Interview Date: 18 February 2026
- Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Lara Schmidt on (02) 8495 6792
Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.
If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.
