Administration Officer

Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.

Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.

Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.

• Permanent Full-Time – 35 hours per week
• $1,304.25 to $1,499.70 per week (+ Superannuation), depending on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.
• 12% Superannuation Contribution.
• Location - Moree

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
• Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Award and generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
• Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 3 Weeks - An extra 17 days off a year. 
• Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
• Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
• Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
• Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
• Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you an organised, detail-minded administrative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? Join our team at Moree Plains Shire Council and play a key role supporting local planning, compliance, environmental health, and community safety services.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Assistant and Business Coordinator, you will provide vital administrative and operational support across Council’s Planning and Development Directorate.

• Prepare, process, and issue accurate statutory notices, compliance orders, infringement documentation, and official correspondence.
• Track regulatory service requests, maintain compliance registers, and monitor statutory timeframes in Council’s records management systems.
• Assist public enquiries regarding regulatory, planning, and environmental health matters, providing accurate guidance or directing complex queries to specialist officers.
• Provide administrative backup to planners, building surveyors, environmental health officers, rangers, and biosecurity staff.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, regulatory fees, permits, and licencing documentation.

Location: Max Centre, 30 Heber Street, Moree.

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About You

You are seen as a reliable and professional administrative contributor who brings structure, clarity and momentum to a busy operational environment. You take pride in delivering high-quality support and understand the importance of strong systems, accurate records and clear communication in enabling teams to perform at their best.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in administration, customer service or executive support roles, with the ability to manage correspondence, records, meetings and documentation efficiently

• Strong organisational capability, with the confidence to prioritise competing tasks, exercise sound judgement and remain composed under pressure

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism

• A collaborative mindset, able to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team-based, service-driven environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, processes and record-keeping platforms

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the flexibility to step into broader administrative or executive support duties during peak periods or leave coverage.

If you’re looking for a hands-on administrative role in a fast-paced environment, then apply now!