Administration Assistant

Burwood Council

Burwood, Sydney NSW

Administrative Assistants (Administration & Office Support)
Government - Local (Government & Defence)

Contract/Temp

$47 - $56

• Varied administrative duties in a supportive team
• Casual and Temporary Full/Part -Time positions
• Base casual rate of $47 - $56 + 12% Super

About us:

The Burwood Council area is a hub of Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and retail centre with a strong and vibrant future.

Our progressive community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene.

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to join us

Your Position:

Step into a dynamic role at Burwood Council. As a generalist Administration Assistant, you'll work with a supportive team, doing a variety of tasks that drive diverse and meaningful work.

This Talent Pool is being created for future Casual or Temporary roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

To be successful in this role you will be an organised, proactive, considerate team player with:-

Certificate III in Business Administration or a related discipline with contemporary experience in a similar role.

• Interest in acquiring experience as a Local Government support functions.
• Willingness to work in and contribute positively to a multi-disciplined team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency and aptitude to lean relevant software programs (Microsoft Officer, Records Management)

Key Requirements:

• COVID-19 vaccination for all employees (2 Vaccines)
• Willingness to undergo a National Police History Check (where applicable)
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment health assessment (where applicable)
• Culture & Benefits:
• Access to flexible working arrangement options
• Health & wellbeing initiatives (ie flu vaccinations, skin checks, wellbeing activities)
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description.

How to apply:

Please click on "Apply now" and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume and answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Wednesday, 1 October, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

We are only accepting direct applications for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.