Directorate Planning & Environment
Section Planning & Environment Administration
Team Planning & Environment Administration
Employment Status Permanent, full-time.
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy.
Salary Range Commencing from $77,877.80 (Grade 12, Step 1) plus 11.5% Superannuation. The successful candidate will have access to step increases based on competency assessment and tenure within the position.
Council Overview
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
This position provides high-level administrative, secretarial, and coordination support for the Director, Planning and Environment and to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the Planning and Environment Directorate, including document management, stakeholder communication, and compliance-related tasks.
For more information about the duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the Position Description attached below.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Certificate III in Business Administration or higher and/or relevant work experience in a similar environment.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in the delivery of quality administrative support at a senior level with proven attention to detail.
- High level computer literacy, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience handling sensitive situations with discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level organisational skills with experience in managing and prioritising workflow.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively operate computer systems preferably Civica and CM10.
- Knowledge of Local Government (Desirable)
Position Description
To review the position description for this role, please click here.
Staff Benefits
- Eligible to purchase Fitness Passport
- Generous health and wellbeing offerings throughout the year including a $100 health and wellbeing rebate
- Fresh fruit available to all staff
- Quarterly all staff events, including free lunch
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 weeks sick leave
- Access to long service leave available after 5 years
- Access to learning and development opportunities including our Academic Scholarship Program.
- Career development opportunities available
To see a list of Council Staff Benefits, please click here. To view Council's Agile Work Policy, please click here.
To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description
- Up to date CV/Resume
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Paul Reid via email paul.reid@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Thursday 3 July 2025
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.