Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.
Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.
Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.
Permanent Full-Time – 35 hours per week
$1,304.25 to $1,499.70 per week (+ Superannuation), depending on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.
12% Superannuation Contribution.
Location - Moree
WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?
Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Award and generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 3 Weeks - An extra 17 days off a year.
Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Job Description
Are you an organised, detail-minded administrative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? Join our team at Moree Plains Shire Council and play a key role supporting local planning, compliance, environmental health, and community safety services.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Executive Assistant and Business Coordinator, you will provide vital administrative and operational support across Council’s Planning and Development Directorate.
Prepare, process, and issue accurate statutory notices, compliance orders, infringement documentation, and official correspondence.
Track regulatory service requests, maintain compliance registers, and monitor statutory timeframes in Council’s records management systems.
Assist public enquiries regarding regulatory, planning, and environmental health matters, providing accurate guidance or directing complex queries to specialist officers.
Provide administrative backup to planners, building surveyors, environmental health officers, rangers, and biosecurity staff.
Process invoices, purchase orders, regulatory fees, permits, and licencing documentation.
Location: Max Centre, 30 Heber Street, Moree.
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Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You are a proactive, professional, and highly organized administrator who takes pride in accuracy and clear communication. You handle sensitive customer inquiries with tact and sound judgment, learn regulatory workflows quickly, and enjoy managing varied tasks. Whether coordinating statutory documentation or supporting field officers, you bring a solutions-oriented mindset to every task.
What You'll Be Bringing
Certificate III in Business Administration (or related discipline) or equivalent practical administrative experience.
Experience in regulatory, compliance, planning, building, environmental health, ranger services, or local government administration.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, records management systems, file administration, and draft correspondence preparation.
Ability to navigate, interpret, and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedural guidelines.
High-level written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and sound decision-making abilities under tight deadlines.
Desirable Criteria:
Certificate IV in Business Administration.
Previous Local Government regulatory or customer service experience.
Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Pre-employment medical screening (which may include drug and alcohol testing).
Ready to Apply?
If you are looking for a secure, varied administrative role that supports community governance and safety, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
