ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

This position is responsible for providing high-quality administrative and customer service support, with a strong emphasis on resource coordination, parts ordering and tracking, and maintaining accurate records. A key focus of the role is sourcing and organising the materials required for the servicing, repair, and maintenance of Council’s plant and equipment, while assisting with the effective scheduling of workshop activities.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Demonstrated experience in administration and customer service with the ability to deliver agreed outcomes on time.
• Certificate in Administration, fleet management or related field.
• Proven sound interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Proven well developed communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with an efficient typing speed and experience in the Microsoft Office suite of applications and other corporate software.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and work health and safety and an ability to apply them to work practices.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $63,300 to $72,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and livability of our region.
• Provision of uniform and PPE.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

Friday 3 October 2025

Specific enquiries

Daniel Bryant | Coordinator Depot and Workshop | 02 6686 1246

How to apply

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