Moorabool Shire Arts and Economic Development Administrative Support Trainee

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BGT Jobs & Training are currently looking for an Arts and Economic Development Administrative Support Trainee to play a vital role in delivering a range of administrative functions to support the objectives and work outputs of the team for Moorabool Shire Council.

If you are seeking a career that will provide you with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally and would like to work within local council, we have the opportunity for an outgoing and motivated individual to join  Moorabool Shire Council. 

Position Objectives: 

Moorabool Shire Council is the host employer of the Arts and Economic Administration Support Trainee and combines formally recognised training with practical work experience and on the job training. 

The Trainee will work in conjunction with highly experienced professionals and assist in the delivery of actions and activities within the directorates. 

The trainee will learn to provide support to Arts and Economic Development team, assist with delivering a range of administrative and other functions to support team objectives and help deliver administrative support across Moorabool Shire Council.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

Under supervision, and with guidance, perform a range of administrative duties that will assist in meeting the objectives of the Arts and Economic Development team, including:

• General administrative tasks across the work unit (e.g., creating meeting agendas and minutes, scheduling appointments and meetings, proof reading and formatting reports).
• Assist in keeping spreadsheets and other internal documents up to date.
• Preparing and distributing internal emails.
• Preparing copy for and collating the Arts and Economic development eNews.
• Providing administrative and promotional support across a range of initiative such as Council’s Christmas program, Business and Arts forums and events, Hide and Seek Festival and MAPP gallery.
• Preparing purchase orders and requisitions.
• Achievement of project objectives and activities within agreed timelines.
• Other general administrative duties as appropriate to the role.

Skills and Experience: 

• A commitment to delivering valued customer service in a timely manner.
• Well-developed communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to develop strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team outcomes.
• Willingness to learn and provide accurate administrative support withing a busy corporate environment including managing differing and changing priorities.
• Computer literacy skills across Microsoft applications, with attention to detail.

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Applications close once a suitable candidate is found.

For more information on the role, please call Matthew Bunning on 03 5333 8600 or 0492 986 291 (during business hours) or email matthewb@bgt.org.au.

BGT endeavours to be a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. BGT is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, age, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or religious or cultural background. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.