Building Administration Assistant

Job Description

Strategy & Economic Development | Regional WA Position No: 013/2025Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Imagine a future with us The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone. At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential. But enough about us, let’s talk about you We are in the market for an experienced Building Administration Assistant, who is passionate about their profession and enjoys the rewards of a good challenge. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic. Our Building & Compliance team are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to fill a position as Building Administration Assistant to provide quality and administrative support to ensure that an efficient and effective service is provided to the community. What impact will you make? You are friendly, supportive and actively listen to the needs of others. You embrace new opportunities provided by technology to enhance our services and improve efficiency. You enjoy working with people, can build strong relationships and are open to the opinions of others. You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect and learn from experiences and problem solve to get the job done. You have a flair for community engagement and a passion for innovative and proactive communications. You have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers, our community. Ability to “think outside the box” and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our community’s evolving expectations. What can you bring to the team? Minimum 12 months previous experience in customer services. Certificate III in office administration, business studies or computer studies or similar would be highly regarded. Possess excellent data input skills, including speed and accuracy. Excellent administration skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Experience in adapting to new systems and technology. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Word and Excel. Previous experience working in Local Government would be an advantage. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills. The finer details This full-time Level 3 position attracts a pro-rata salary range of $70,866 - $76,641 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request. Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at For further information or any enquiries, please contact Gavin Worth, Coordinator Building and Compliance on (08) 9550 3805. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received . This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Why work with us? You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers. There are many advantages in working for the City, including: A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options. Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car. Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement. Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership. Discounted medical insurance. Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level. Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-day month and working from home options. Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager. Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave. Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning. A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program. Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more! Casey Mihovilovich Chief Executive Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr