Administration Officer Street Cleansing

• Full Time 12-month contract – from April 2026 – April 2027 (based on 35/38 hours per week)
• Fortnightly RDO
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

Merri-bek City Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join our team for a 12-month contract to cover family leave. The Street Cleansing Unit undertake duties in the community which includes dumped rubbish removal, litter bin collection, street sweeping both mechanical and manual cleaning storm water systems and cleaning of shopping centres.

The Street Cleansing Unit is located in Hadfield, the City Operations Centre is just 8km from the CBD and offers excellent public transport access for employees.

The administrative position is a key component of the Street Cleansing Unit, keeping the wheels moving by being responsible for triaging of referrals, accounts, ordering, liaising with leadership and field team members. Working closely with the Unit Manager, Works Officers and Team Leaders this position is paramount to the success of the team. The ability to be decisive and work without direct supervision is paramount for success in this role. You need to enjoy a fast‑paced environment, have good problem‑solving skills, like working in a team environment, experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

Skills and experience required to perform the role

• Qualification equivalent to Diploma of Office Administration or relevant experience.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• A commitment to achieving consistently high standards of work, including accuracy and initiative.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Document and Records management experience.
• Familiarity with the use of electronic purchasing systems.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative support roles.
• A second language relevant to the Merri-bek community would be an advantage.

What the role can offer

• Fortnightly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work‑life balance & flexible work options
• Employer‑supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programmes

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Tanya Taylor on 0448 779 974.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Monday 23 February 2026. in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.

Merri-bek City Council’s recruitment system, medical, police check, reference checking and onboarding processes are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers unless you request us not to do so.

Personal and or health information collected by Council is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. The personal and or health information will be used by Council for these purposes and or related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if authorised or required by legislation. The applicant understands that the personal and or health information provided is for the above purpose and that they may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information.

Personal and health information will not be accessed by anyone other than the People and Safety Branch and the hiring manager.

Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees are required to adhere to Council’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Procedures and training will be provided on commencement.