Administration Assistant | Parks

Full job description
Parks | Parks & Environment
$77,636 to $81,431 per annum, plus superannuation
Full-time permanent
CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Parks Administration Assistant for the City of Perth, you will provide administrative support and customer service. Your role will help ensure the effective operation and success of the Parks and Environment teams as well as the broader Operations Unit.

Reporting to the Parks and Environment Manager within our Parks team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

Under general direction, provide administrative support and assistance to the Parks and Environment Manager and wider Unit as required, including but not limited to word processessing, routine correspondence, reports, presentation preparation and managing spreadsheets;
Day-to-day management and distribution of Parks and Environment teams’ correspondence and internal mail in an efficient and effective manner;
Contribute as a team member towards achieving best practice in the smooth, efficient and responsive delivery of all administrative support functions, document management and projects;
Respond to both internal and external enquiries in a timely and efficient manner that adheres to the City’s policies and procedures; and
Maintain compliant work practices in accordance with all relevant legislation, recordkeeping frameworks and all other relevant Council policies and procedures, and other frameworks.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Experience in researching issues, organising information and generating correspondence or reports with high attention to detail;
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office 365;
Basic knowledge of financial processes, such as raising purchase orders; and
Have sound organisational skills and judgement, which enable an ability to meet deadlines despite competing priorities.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if required for the role);
A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence (if required for the role); and
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply

Please apply online

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 8 September 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, ****** orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.


For further information please contact Blake Humble, Parks and Environment Manager, 08 +461 3+05.