About us
At Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:
* A range of flexible work arrangements
* 18 weeks paid maternity leave
* Health and wellbeing leave
* 15 days personal leave
* Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
* Diverse salary packaging
* Free access to all Ripples venues
* And much much more!
Our Strategic Asset Management Department is responsible for the centralised planning of Councils Civil and Parks Asset Management programs City Safety and Security functions and oversees the majority of Councils assets including buildings active and passive open space areas (including sporting fields playgrounds parks) roads bridges footpaths and drainage.
About the role
A permanent fulltime position is available starting in July 2025. Reporting to the Administration Support Team Supervisor this position will be required to provide highlevel business support functions and focus on the application of business excellence principles and processes. Responsibilities include supporting Asset Management staff providing efficient and effective administrative support and responding professionally to both internal and external stakeholders whilst maintaining efficient workflow between the Civic Centre Depot staff and the community.
Essential criteria
* Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or related field
* Demonstrated experience in office administration environment
* High level verbal and solid written communication skills
* Outstanding organisational skills demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and ability to work without supervision
* Demonstrated Microsoft Office Skills (in particular Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Internet).
Commencing salary:$67619.00 $78273.00 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation.
You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City submit your application please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initialapplication. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on 20 May 2025.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position please contact Joanne Robertson Administration Support Team Supervisor on.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation for more information about this please see our website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
Administrative Functions,office supplies,Personnel Matters,Records Management,Office Procedures,Space Management,Daily Operations,Administrative Policies,Personnel Management,Administrative Services,Interpersonal skills,Telephone Calls,Travel Arrangements,Administrative Procedures,Word Processing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 67619 - 78273 #J-18808-Ljbffr