Administration Officer

The Derwent Valley Council area is characterised by historic townships, productive agriculture, picturesque rural landscapes, and spectacular world heritage wilderness areas. Located just 30 minutes from Hobart.

Derwent Valley Council is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community.

We are looking for a highly skilled, highly experienced, talented and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Administration Officer. The successful candidate will have experience working across a range of Administration functions and direct face to face customer service at a high level.

The purpose of the position is to:

·       Provide highly experienced Administrative Support across Council

·       Provide leadership in delivering excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

·       Deliver key specialist administrative functions to internal and external customers.

·       Provide mentoring and task supervision across the Administration team

• Provide superior service as the first point of contact in a multi-channel environment of Council across all methods including phones, emails, reception

This position is responsible for providing a first point of contact between the community and Council, providing excellent customer service and administrative support to the Council as required. To be successful you will have:

• Certificate III in Business or Accounts Administration or equivalent and/or demonstrated experience in a customer-centric position. Prior experience in Local Government will be well received.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal groups. Ability to listen, understand and adapt to an audience with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of time management, prioritisation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to perform tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated good level of computer literacy and accuracy with the ability to operate the Microsoft suite of applications and ability to learn new software.
• Experience with cash handling, receipting and balancing skills and understanding of accounting principles relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a professional and positive manner.

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a professional and positive manner. Derwent Valley Council is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from multicultural backgrounds and people identifying as LGBTIQ*.*

We strive to deliver exceptional service and embrace the values of Quality Service, Collaboration, Growth, Integrity and Wellbeing you will receive a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, National Police Check, working with vulnerable people check and pre-employment medical and must have Australian Citizenship or a working employment Visa.

How to apply

Go to the Derwent Valley Council website for a copy of the Position Description and Employment Information Pack.

https://www.derwentvalley.tas.gov.au/council/careers

Applications can be sent to [email protected] or submitted in hard form at the Council's reception desk.

Please include your resume and cover letter, which must also address the selection criteria.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM, Friday 18th September 2026

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact HR Consultant Liz Makin on [0438 789511](tel:0438 789511)