About the role
In this role, you will support the Coordinator and team by handling customer enquiries, assisting with programs in the gardens, and providing day-to-day administrative support to keep operations running smoothly.

Work type: Permanent part time (5 hours p/day, 25 hrs p/week, 50 hrs f/night)
Hours: 8:30am-1:30pm or 9am-2pm

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to the Coordinator and leadership team, including room bookings, event preparation, and general office tasks.
• Support programs by maintaining records, scheduling, communications, and documentation.
• Assist with education programs and events, preparing materials and spaces for onsite sessions.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors and guests at the Geelong Botanic Gardens and Operations Centre.
• Manage records and correspondence, including the use of Records Explorer (REX) and preparing routine communications.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a similar position and excellent time management skills.

Essential Experience:

• Proven ability in performing a range of administrative tasks.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and resolve routine issues.
• Organisational skills to manage tasks independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Business administration knowledge with solid literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Commitment to professionalism by upholding Council’s Code of Conduct and values.
• Working with Children Check (employee).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.  With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Kellee Reissinger | Coordinator Geelong Botanic Gardens | Kellee.Reissinger@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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