Administrative Support Coordinator

Full job description
Closing date: 03/0+/2026 11:5+ PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Windsor
Department: Governance and Risk
Employment type: Full-Time
Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

Temporary Full Time until 0+/01/2026 (maternity leave cover)
Salary Range from $86k per annum
+ Day Fortnight
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.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager Governance and based in Windsor, the purpose of the Administrative Support Coordinator is to lead the administrative support team including scheduling priorities, allocating work, developing skill sets and ensuring the delivery of required outcomes. The Coordinator is responsible for the administration of Council Meetings, Council Committee Meetings and Hawkesbury Local Planning Meetings.

About You

You will be self motivated with the ability and confidence to professionally engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You will have demonstrated leadership capability along with excellent administration experience. You will be a fast and flexible thinker and will be adept at effectively managing competing priorities in order to deliver results.

Essential Criteria

Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and understanding of current word processing packages and systems including Microsoft Office suite, ECM, Ci Anywhere and Dxp
Experience with Desktop Publishing software programs such as Adobe InDesign and awareness of new technology
Typing speed of at least 80wpm and a high level of attention to detail
Experience in compilation of meeting agendas and recording of minutes in an electronic format
Experience in defining training needs, delivering training and supporting key system users, including councillors, council staff and team members
Experience in public policy development and implementation
Available to attend Council Meetings which are held outside business hours (Tuesday evenings, twice per month)
The Rewards

An attractive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.

Great working environment
Rostered Day Off
Flexible work arrangements
Health and Wellbeing Program
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 or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Tuesday, 03 September 2026

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.