Administration Officer

Job No: LCC1957
Location: Goonellabah, NSW 2480

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

Lismore City Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administration Officer to join our Planning & Environment team on a 6‑month maximum term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential regulatory, planning and compliance services that support our community.
 
As an Administration Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative and business support across the Planning & Environment Directorate, with a strong focus on development, compliance and regulatory activities.
 

What We can offer you:

  • Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
  • Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
  • Fitness Passport (Discounted membership to a range of gym and pool facilities).

What we trust you to deliver:

  • Provide efficient administrative support across planning, compliance and public health programs
  • Process applications through electronic systems including the NSW Planning Portal
  • Maintain registers and ensure integrity of corporate data and records
  • Prepare documentation, reports and correspondence with a high level of accuracy
  • Assist with invoicing, procurement, refunds and annual renewals
  • Liaise with customers and stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information
  • Support business operations including service requests and workflow tracking

What you will need to be successful:

  • Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent or relevant experience in an administrative or support role within a large or diverse organisation.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft office and data entry with a high level of accuracy.
  • Current Class C Drivers Licence. 

Full position description: Click here 

Term Contract (6-months) Full-Time: 70 hours a fortnight 

Salary: A salary range from $65,166 to $74,941 per annum + superannuation 

Closing date: Monday 25 May 2026 at 9:00am.

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jamie van Iersel, Manager Strategic Services on 02 66250407.

 

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.  

 

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