About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being a special place, and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

About the Role

• Reference number #543

The incumbent will collaborate with other employees across the organisation to assist departments to achieve their goals. This position works within a dynamic, service focused environment, with ongoing changes. You will be required to make informed decisions using your judgement, guided by established policies and procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• High level communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to deal with confidential information in a discrete manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite and GIS based operational workflow management systems
• An ability to manage time, plan and prioritise projects and tasks and organise work to meet deadlines and meet statutory regulations
• An ability to adapt to a changing work environments (Numerous sites, teams and operational activities)
• Experience in office administration and customer service, within a government setting
• Experience preparing staff communications including sourcing information from teams and leaders
• Excel at providing a positive customer service experience to internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation and the public
• Experience in utilising corporate systems in either financing, reporting, records management
• You will be required to supply a valid National Police Clearance, Driver History Check, and Pre-Employment Medical assessment

About our Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
• Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries
• A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more
• Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Uniform Allowance
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Study Assistance

How to Apply

Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description and state the reference number from the advert. Please see the attached, position description.

Apply by 8.00pm, Sunday 4th May 2025 via SEEK. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Damian Brennan, Manager Open Space on 0447 401 183.

The advert information can be provided in other formats if requested.

International applicants who do not have an appropriate Australian work visa or residency will not be considered or receive an acknowledgement email.

Should your application be successful and move to the next stage, you will be contacted by the Hiring Manager. If you do not receive any communication regarding your application within 20 business days of the advertisement close date your application has been unsuccessful.