At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch admin support and customer service to the Planning & Investment team.
- Company: Join the vibrant Strathbogie Shire Council, a progressive rural municipality.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid work options and supportive workplace culture await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 70236 - 70236 $ per year.
- Planning Administration Officer
- Part time (.8FTE) – permanent opportunity
- Band 4 – $70,236 per annum, pro‐ra ta + 12% superannuation
- About
Us: The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway.
We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
About the Role
Providing a courteous, professional and positive customer service experience to internal and external customers, the Planning Administration Officer delivers high‐quality administrative support to the Planning & Investment team to ensure the efficient coordination of day-to-day activities, effective communication and smooth delivery of team priorities.
- Our ideal candidate will have
- Has excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills.
- Has experience in the use of software packages and databases including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Has previous experience in an administrative role.
- Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer
- Hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home (pro‐ra ta).
- Negotiated start and finish times.
- Negotiated work sites.
We have generous leave entitlements including
- 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
- 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
- Long service leave available pro‐ra ta after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
- Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
- Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
- Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.
We value your health and wellbeing and offer
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
- Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Annual Flu Vaccinations.
- Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.
- We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:
- Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
- Access to study leave.
- On the job training.
And the bonuses
- Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
- 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".
- Recognition awards for years of service.
For further information about this position, please contact Awais Sadiq, Manager – Planning & Investment on 0498 111 551.
Applications close 9am, Monday 9 November 2026.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.
Planning Administration Officer employer: Shire of Strathbogie
Strathbogie Shire Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises flexibility and employee wellbeing, offering hybrid working arrangements and generous leave entitlements. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from support for further education and on-the-job training, all within a vibrant rural community that values diversity and inclusivity.
