Location: Yass, NSW
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Category: Infrastructure & Assets
Salary Range: $70,340.92 - $75,968.36 per annum plus 12% Superannuation
Closing Date: 18.10.26
Join a progressive local council and help support the delivery and maintenance of transport infrastructure across our community.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and motivated
Support Officer – Transport Infrastructure to join our team.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative, operational and customer service support to the Transport Infrastructure team, helping ensure the effective delivery of council’s transport infrastructure programs and services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy team environment, has strong attention to detail and is passionate about contributing to outcomes that make a difference to the local community.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Transport Infrastructure team.
- Assist with the coordination and monitoring of transport infrastructure projects, programs and works.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, records and other documentation.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, registers and project information.
- Assist with purchase orders, invoices, contractor documentation and financial administration.
- Coordinate meetings, site activities, appointments and other team requirements.
- Respond to customer enquiries and assist with the timely resolution of requests relating to transport infrastructure.
- Liaise with internal teams, contractors, consultants, government agencies and members of the community.
- Support procurement, contract administration and other business processes as required.
- Provide general assistance to the team to ensure projects and operational activities are delivered efficiently and effectively.
About you
You will be an organised and proactive team member who can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in an administrative, project support, infrastructure or customer service role, preferably within local government or a similar environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, databases and corporate systems.
- The ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to providing professional and responsive service to the community.
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, local government processes and transport infrastructure.
It would be advantageous, if you have the following:
- Basic understanding of road maintenance, drainage, concreting or other civil infrastructure works.
- Experience in the use of financial, procurement and records management software such as Magiq.
- Previous experience in local government or similar regulatory environment.
- Experience in managing department stores / stock inventory.
- Experience using Traffic Counter and Management software.
Why work with us?
Working with Yass Valley Council means being part of a team that helps shape and maintain the places, facilities and services our community relies on every day.
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements where applicable, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our local community.
