Administration & Project Support Officer

Job No: RVC2325
Location: Casino

Be part of a team that delivers service excellence

The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality, accurate and timely administration support to the Asset Systems & Planning department.

The position will also support project and contract management activities to ensure all deliverables are completed in accordance with the council’s delivery and operational plans.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Deliver high level of administration support to the Asset Systems & Planning team to ensure successful completion of key deliverables and legislative and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Prepare and maintain a wide range of accurate documentation and systems associated with administration support including obtaining quotes, preparing project plans, raising of purchase orders, invoicing and private works packages.
  • Assist with pre-planning of projects to ensure shovel-ready repair or improvement.
  • Provide written reports on work related functions, safety, incidents and public risk matters.
  • Ensure projects are planned to optimise use of resources and support the sourcing of grant funding applications.
  • Accurate and efficient data input and records management using a range of Council data capture devices and systems including the training of operational staff in the use of these systems.
  • Act as grant administrator ensuring milestones and reporting is kept on track.
  • Prepare, cost and submit eligible grant applications in accordance with the corporate grants approval process.
  • Prepare request for quotation, contractual and tender documentation for review as needed.
  • Administrate and update the team’s projects through the PULSE Project Management and Control Module.

We are looking for 

This role requires someone who can maintain accurate records with a strong attention to detail, effectively manage multiple tasks across various departments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly motivated, and resourceful, with a strong commitment to teamwork.

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

  • TAFE Business Administration Certificate III level or equivalent and/or minimum 3 years relevant experience
  • Current Class C Driver Licence
  • General Construction Induction (White Card)

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $70,179 to $80,704 pa + 12% super 

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 4 January 2026

Contact: Kim Anderson, Manager Asset Systems and Planning - 02 6660 0378

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

 

 

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About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
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