Finance Administration Officer

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

We’re seeking expressions of interest from finance savvy professionals to assist our Financial Expenditure Unit with not only the payment of our employees at PSC, but also of our external suppliers.

As Contracts Administration Officer, your role is key in ensuring the Procurement Team and is supported through their day-to-day processes. This includes administering Council’s procurement contracts, maintaining accurate records, monitoring contract milestones, and providing support on procurement activities.

You’ll also provide administrative support to the payroll and utilities team, and the procurement operations team when required.

• This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $71,361 to $80,994 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A qualification in a related field and/or several years of experience
• Demonstrated experience in using numerous corporate applications including Authority
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Demonstrated experience in Records Management

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• Access to Defence Service Leave for Reservists continuing their defence service
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

• Applications Close: Midnight, Friday, 9 October 2026
• Contact: Mark Murphy, Expenditure Coordinator, on (02) 4988 0248
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
• We’re a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having a safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi Peoples as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together