Job Description

Great salary starting at $68,246.88 with annual increases Career growth with ongoing development opportunities Hybrid WFH flexibility + Monthly ADOs

The Opportunity:

In this role you'll be at the heart of our Community Laws Unit, handling everything from database management and customer service to processing permits and managing animal registrations. It's a dynamic job where no two days are the same!


You'll also:

Provide administrative support, including preparation of letters, notices, and record maintenance. Assist Community Laws Officers with data input and task management. Monitor the permit and infringement processes to ensure compliance. Help process animal registrations and assist with our annual renewal process. Collect and report relevant data to help us improve and serve the community better.

This is a

full time, ongoing position

, based in Bairnsdale.

What you'll bring to the team (Key Selection Criteria)

Relevant experience or knowledge in the provision of administrative skills and database management duties and functions. Ability to make decisions with a minimum of guidance. Excellent keyboard and computer skills and an ability to adapt to the Shire's computer software applications. Ability to manage busy workloads and to be clear about setting priorities in the context of team objectives. Ability to work in a team environment. Excellent time management and organisational skills


If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

We offer:

Work-life Balance:

Monthly ADOs 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options Flexible start and finish times Extra time off over Christmas Discounted memberships to our recreation centres

Competitive salaries:

Banded salaries with built in yearly increases Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December

A supportive environment:

17 weeks paid parental leave Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career! Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions


Excited about this role? We'd love to hear from you! To apply, please include:

Your

resume

detailing your qualifications, experience, and referees. A

cover letter

explaining why you're excited about this role. A document addressing each of the

key selection criteria

.

Applications close at

11:59pm on 9 October 2025

.


For any questions or a confidential discussion, reach out to

Karen MacDonald, Community Laws Coordinator

, on

(03) 5153 9500.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.



East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.