Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
- Pay Rate from $38.78 per hour
- Temporary Part-Time / 21 hours per week until May 2026
- On-Site Parking + Fitness Passport
Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
The Role
Reporting to the Administrative Support Coordinator and based in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to provide end to end secretariat and administrative support for all Council Committee meetings, including scheduling, preparation and live minute taking as well as preparation of agendas and minutes. This position supports Council in word processing, business paper systems, grants, corporate writing style and graphics. The ability to work flexible hours / outside of business hours in order to attend Committee, Panel and Council Meetings will be required.
About You
You will be an experienced administrator with extensive experience in live minute taking, preparation of agendas and all administrative tasks supporting a large department and/or organisation. You will be adept at collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met and will be experienced in maintaining internal documentation and various Administrative/Governance Registers.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualification in business administration or equivalent work experience
- Advanced word processing skills and a knowledge and understanding of current word processing packages and systems particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience in an administrative or clerical role
- Demonstrated organisational skills
- Ability to use document management systems
- Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
- Minute taking experience
The Rewards
Hawkesbury Council is a great place to work, with many benefits including:
- Fantastic Team Culture
- Flexible work arrangement
- Employee Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport
- Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Applications close Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.
Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.
