Part time (0.4 FTE)
Band 5, $75,988 pa (pro-rata) + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 6 July 2026
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
This role works with the Coordinator Risk and Insurance providing a broad range of high-quality, confidential and efficient administrative support across the Governance and Risk Unit, such as:
- maintenance of Risk related systems, documents and accurate record keeping
- liaising with external insurance vendors for under-excess insurance claims
- assisting the Risk Management lifecycle from scoping, analysis, assessment and business support
- administrative support for internal committees and meetings, and Council’s Internal Audit, Risk Management and compliance requirements
- facilitation of Audit and Risk Committee Meetings as required, including the physical setting up and packing down of the venue
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- relevant experience and qualifications
- highly developed administrative and organisational skills
- advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of products including the capacity to use these tools to create administrative systems
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- strong attention to detail
- knowledge of Council processes and the Local Government Act will be advantageous.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact our Coordinator Risk and Insurance, on 0492 950 175.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.