We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

As the Community Recovery Support Officer, your role will be to support community recovery committees with administrative needs. You will report to the Sarsfield Community Association committee and have the connection and support of Council staff.

You will draw on your experience and organisational skills to schedule meetings and manage meeting logistics, coordinate and distribute agendas, conduct minute taking, manage correspondence, assist with reimbursements and payments and other various duties outlined by the committee executive for example, helping organise community events.

This is a funded 2 year, part time role working 22.8 hours (0.6 FTE) based in Sarsfield.

Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Extensive administration experience and/or relevant qualification. Bookkeeping or financial experience desirable.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to write reports, correspondence, articles etc. and to liaise with stakeholders respectfully to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Extensive experience in using Microsoft Office, Google drive, database management and communication applications and website management platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload to deliver actions required to support the goals of the Sarsfield Community Association.
• A current, valid Victorian Driver’s licence

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Things We’re Proud Of

• Flexibility to work from home
• Annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next move, Apply Now and attach:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position
• A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience
• A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Kathryn Macdonald, Coordinator Community Recovery on (03) 5153 9500.

A position description is attached.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.