Administration Officer

Are you an organised and customer-focused administration professional looking for a role where no two days are quite the same?

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our Regulatory City Compliance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

In this varied role, you will provide high-quality administrative and customer service support across the team, helping to ensure our services are delivered efficiently and professionally to the community.

• Permanent, position available.
• Remuneration package of $2,686.30 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,223.56 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
• Access to Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.

*Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

What you will do

As the Administration Officer, you will:

• provide high-quality customer service and administrative support;
• process applications, purchase requisitions and other administrative documentation;
• prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and promotional materials;
• coordinate meeting agendas and minutes;
• assist with the planning and delivery of workshops and events;
• maintain databases and electronic records, including the NSW Companion Animals Register;
• undertake research and support a range of day-to-day operational activities; and
• provide administrative support to Council's Animal Shelter as required.

What you will need to succeed:

We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and enjoys working as part of a team. You will bring:

• relevant business administration qualifications, such as a Certificate III in Business Administration;
• demonstrated administration and customer service experience;
• strong written and verbal communication skills;
• sound time management and planning skills;
• confidence using Microsoft Office and other relevant software systems;
• the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively;
• a commitment to providing quality customer service and contributing to continuous improvement; and
• a current Class C Driver's Licence.

If you are a proactive administrator who enjoys variety, working with people and contributing to services that support the local community, we would love to hear from you.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 21 September 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Paul Minett, Acting Manager Regulatory City Compliance Services on 02 •••• •349.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

All selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.