We are seeking an exceptional individual to join Colac Otway Shire Council as Waste Services Administrator in a permanent part time capacity.
Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.
This position is based in Colac.
As the Waste Services Administrator you will:
- Provide professional administrative support to the Waste Management service, including general administrative services, managing general correspondence and data entry.
- Be the primary contact role for waste enquiries and provide excellent customer service in responding to general waste enquiries.
- Provide administrative support with the preparation of reports, brochures and presentations regarding the development and implementation of the Colac Shire Resource Recovery and Waste Management Strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform a broad range of administrative functions and support for Waste Management Services.
- Manage the maintenance and response to customer queries using the customer enquiry database.
- Assist with the maintenance of databases and standard public information for waste enquires.
- Assist with the preparation of status reports and information on tenders and quotations on a monthly basis or more frequently as required.
- Development and performance of sound administration practices for the implementation of Council contracts and major quotations.
About You:
To support your success in this role you will have:
- Highly developed and professional administrative skills and demonstrated experience working in a similar role in an office environment.
- Well-developed customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability analyse information and prepare reports.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing work requirements, plan and prioritise workload to meet required timelines, along with the ability to adaptable and respond to unanticipated work demands.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to resolve day to day and more complex issues.
- High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality and act with high levels of integrity at all times.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: From $34.02 per hour plus superannuation.
For further information and how to apply:
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- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses
- Submit your application
Andrew Tenni
Chief Executive Officer
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
