INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Administration Officer - Early Years 

Salary: $70,960.76 per annum 
Closing: Friday 6 December 2024 
Full time - Temporary (To 16 January 2026) 

Do you have a passion for supporting children and families through your great administration skills?

We are looking for an individual or individuals to work 8:15 to 5:00pm – Monday to Friday.  

Do you have very high-level computer skills with the Microsoft suite and the capacity to learn new programs quickly then this could be for you.

This role offers a wide variety of tasks within a supportive department and requires the ability to be flexible and adaptive to variable time frames and responsibilities that supports educators and nurses in services for children before school entry.

Excellent communication skills; verbal and written, as well as an inclusive response to our diverse community are highly valued in this team.

This role is temporary until Mid-January 2026.

Individuals looking for less than full time work (2 or 3 days per week) are encouraged to apply.

Some flexibility can be considered for the right candidates. 

For further information about this position, please contact Stacey East, Manager - Early Years Operations and Reform, on 5832 9461. 

Note:  This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period.  During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

For procedures on how to apply go to https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.