- Permanent / Part Time
- Salary: $32,103 - $36,083 gross (pro rata) p.a. plus 12% Super
- 5 hours per week (Between Monday and Friday)
- Located at West Nowra Recycling & Waste Facility
- Applications close Monday, 3 November 2025 (at midnight)
About the Role
The MRF Administration Officer provides high-level administrative support to professional staff within the Shoalhaven City Council's Materials Recovery Facility. Other duties are:
- Ensure processes and protocols are in place and followed to comply with relevant EPA legislation, regulatory requirements, and Council policies.
- Maintain accurate records of waste volumes, transactions, and operational data.
- Audit, reconcile & maintain waste tracking through reporting, administration, and ticketing portals.
- Reconcile payments & account customers to ensure the accounting system accurately reflects the correct transactions.
- Oversee administrative and financial processes to ensure compliance with standard procedures, support smooth workflow, and consistently provide a high level of customer service to all clients in a timely manner.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience in the provision of administrative and financial support.
- Experience in coordinating the administrative workflows of a large team to support
- the achievement of deadlines and a high standard of customer service.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- Proof of right to work in Australia
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- Administrative & Financial Experience - "Can you describe your experience in providing administrative and financial support, including tasks such as reconciling payments, maintaining accurate records, and managing workflows for a busy team?"
- Technical & Digital Skills - "What systems and tools have you used for record management and reporting? How confident are you with platforms like Office 365, SharePoint, and financial systems?"
- Time Management & Prioritisation - "This role requires balancing competing priorities and meeting strict deadlines. Can you share an example of how you have managed multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining accuracy and customer service standards?"
- Customer Service & Communication - "How do you approach handling queries and complaints from internal and external stakeholders? Can you provide an example of a situation where your communication skills helped resolve an issue effectively?"
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Monday, 3 November 2025 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Peter Windley - Commissioning Coordinator - 0427 367 597
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
