INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
Administration Officer – Community Strengthening
Salary: $73,089,64 per annum
Closing: Friday 5 September 2025
Full Time – Temporary (To 10 July 2026)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our Community Wellbeing department on a temporary basis.
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join a supportive team. The successful applicant will provide quality administrative support to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of programs, events and services across the Community Wellbeing department.
Applicants will have administration experience, high level written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and an ability to learn new programs. They will also possess excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Council offers and range of benefits, including career progression opportunities, generous leave entitlements, health and wellbeing initiatives and a range of benefits.
For further information about this position, please contact Daniel Dragt, Team Leader – Community Strengthening on (03) 5832 9528.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.