Applications Close on Sunday, 18 January 2026
- Fixed Term Full time – 10 Months
- Starting wage $76,000 per annum ($38.46 per hr)
- 15% Employer Superannuation
The Role
We are looking for an organised, customer-focused administrator to join our Building and Plumbing team. In this role you will:
- Be the backbone of our Building and Plumbing Unit, providing essential administrative support that keeps everything running smoothly
- Keep track of building and plumbing applications from start to finish, making sure nothing falls through the cracks and deadlines are met
- Be the friendly first point of contact for customers, helping them navigate building and plumbing requirements with clarity and confidence
Skills & Experience
You will be perfect for this role if you have:
- Demonstrated experience working within a busy small team environment
- A relevant certificate or diploma qualification, or solid hands-on experience in administration where you have genuinely excelled
- An understanding of Local Government operations would be great, but if you are a quick learner with strong administrative skills, we will support you to develop this knowledge
- Excellent organisational skills – you can juggle multiple tasks, stay calm under pressure, and still remember the small details that matter
- A genuine passion for customer service and the ability to communicate clearly with everyone from tradespeople to the public
- Confidence using technology including Microsoft 365, records management systems, and mapping software
Why you’ll love it here
- Join a supportive, specialised team doing important work for our community
- A workplace culture that values improvement, collaboration and looking after each other
- Monthly rostered days off and flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- Real opportunities for professional development tailored to your goals
How to Apply
Does this sound like you?
To be considered for this role your application must include a resume, covering letter, and separate selection criteria document addressing your ability to meet the role requirements. The preferred candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.
Applications that fail to address the selection criteria will not be considered.
For further information on this position, including a position description, visit www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/jobs or contact Damien Clifford, Technical Manager Plumbing Surveyor, on (03) 6264 0300.
Your application can be submitted via the website above.