Administration Officer
At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds.
What we offer you
- 1 x Permanent Full-Time Position and 1 x Temporary Full-Time Position until September 2028
- Salary: Commencing at $69,648.00 with performance progression up to $80,622.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation
- Flexible Working Arrangements: A supportive team environment where flexibility and wellbeing matter
- The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
Join Development Services team as an Administration Officer, where you’ll play a vital role supporting planning and development outcomes for the community through accurate documentation, records management and customer service.
- Provide high quality administrative support across statutory planning and development processes, including document preparation, records management, certificate processing and customer enquiries.
- Be well organised and thrive in fast-paced environment which values accuracy and teamwork.
Who we are (And why you’ll love us)
At Penrith City Council, we’re shaping one of NSW’s fastest‑growing regions while staying connected to the people and places that make our City unique. The Development Services Team is here to facilitate development in our growing regional city and is part of the assessment, certification process to ensure sustainable quality development outcomes for the community.
Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Brings excellent customer service skills and a genuine desire to resolve issues
- Is confident with digital technology and can adapt to using multiple systems
- Works well in a team environment and communicates clearly and respectfully
- Is organised, adaptable and comfortable balancing different tasks throughout the day
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or solid experience in administration duties.
The must-know bits
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, to progress through the recruitment process.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
If you want your applicant to include additional information in their application, address criteria in a different way or want to provide more information about your recruitment process, add this in here.
We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.
For more information, contact Jenny Blaikie, Business Operations Coordinator on 4732 7991.
Completed applications must be received by 11:55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
