“A Caring Community in a Unique Environment with a Prosperous Future”

Snowy River Shire Council is situated in the South East corner of New South Wales in the heart of the Snowy Mountains. 150 km south of Canberra, close to the Ski Fields and the South Coast, the area boasts fantastic year-round outdoor recreation with a rural lifestyle.

The Position

The purpose of Transport Bookings officer is to provide a high level of customer service and administration support to the Snowy River Cooma Monaro Community Transport Service through receiving and organising transport bookings, maintaining and monitoring bus and vehicle schedules, carrying out financial procedures and participating in the client assessment process.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Minimum TAFE Certificate III qualification in one of the following disciplines; Social Welfare, Office Administration, Secretarial, Community Development, Transport / Management, or Information Technology; and
• Highly developed, efficient and systematic administration skills including record keeping, switchboard operation, receipting of payments, photocopying, and filing
• Commitment to excellence in customer service
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Accurate data entry skills and a comprehensive working knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs such as Word and Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work
• Current Drivers Licence Class C (Car)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Experience working with people from the services target group
• Experience working in a community-based, government-funded organisation
• Experience working within a volunteer-based organisation
• Knowledge of community transport issues and regulations
• Basic counselling skills and/ or training including ability to listen effectively and to assess customers needs accurately

Salary Details

Council’s Grade 6 $27.98/hour – 36 hours per fortnight.

Application Details

Expressions of Interest should be marked “Confidential Job Application” and sent to Human Resources Officer

Post: PO Box 143, Berridale NSW 2628 OR Email: jobs@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

You will receive a receipt of application within 3 days if you don’t please contact Bronwyn Burbury on 6451 1124

SRSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and enforces a safe and smoke free workplace.

We may request background checks.

For assistance in completing your application see ‘How to Apply’ on Council’s website

Applications close 29 May 2016