Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant – City of Newcastle, Australia Join to apply for the Administration Assistant role at City of Newcastle, Australia. Work across multiple areas within our Waste Business and Customer Support Team 2 x Fixed‑term opportunity until June 2026 Flexible working arrangements on offer As a member of our team, you won’t just work for the city; you’ll co‑create it. The City of Newcastle is looking for experienced Administration Assistants to continually support the ever‑changing demands of our Summerhill Waste Management Facility. As an Administration Assistant you will have a strong focus on high‑quality customer service outcomes, safety and operational efficiency, including an emphasis on continuous improvement. Operating the weighbridge, this role is the first point of contact for customers to Summerhill Waste Management Centre and is critical to the effective provision of the waste management service to the community. You will work collaboratively as part of a team, working closely with the Business and Customer Support Officers and other site staff to ensure an optimal experience for site customers. Waste Services takes a systematic approach to delivering its services and the Administration Assistant is an integral part of this systematic approach to deliver better customer and business outcomes. Life at City of Newcastle (CN) You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape. Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard. Why join CN? Flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model Paid parental leave for primary carers Industry leading employment conditions Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per fortnight Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities Leading the CN Way leadership program Inclusion, Diversity & Equity employee networks and initiatives Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply. Interview & Application If successful in progressing to the interview stage, interviews will take place from the week commencing 5th January 2026. Application Closing Date: Sunday 14th December 2026. Remuneration $73,082.09 + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35‑hour week. Contact Brittney Casey – Business & Customer Support Coordinator – . If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. CN Do Not Accept Unsolicited Resumes, and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage. #J-18808-Ljbffr