Administration Officer - Infrastructure & Environment

About the role

Katherine Town Council is seeking an Administration Officer for its Infrastructure and Environment department (Level 4, reports to the Manager, Environment and Municipal). The role provides high-level administrative and customer service support to the department, helping managers and coordinators with Council works, projects, contracts and day-to-day services. It covers services such as roads, drainage, parks, open spaces, waste management, cemeteries, buildings and community facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries, monitor service requests and follow up on works and services
• Prepare correspondence and documentation, obtain quotations and raise purchase orders, and assist with expenditure tracking
• Support contractor administration, facility bookings and permit and licence applications
• Maintain departmental records, registers and data systems
• Assist with procurement documentation such as scopes of work and requests for quotations
• Help with financial administration, including budget tracking
• Process permits and licences for development planning, road openings and closures, oversize vehicles, asbestos management and burial permits
• Maintain environmental and regulatory records and assist with compliance reporting

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar or related administrative role
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in a similar administrative role and a practical approach to problem-solving

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• High-level administrative skills and ability to work independently
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
• Understanding of legislation, statutory obligations and Council policies

What we offer

• Six weeks' annual leave
• Employee wellness strategy and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace training and professional development
• A varied role with a visible impact on the municipality