Administration and Accounts Officer

Oversee the day-to-day administration, requisitions, settlements, banking and reporting of accounts of the Theatre venues in our Administration and Accounts Officer role. If you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.

• Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the Central Coast Community.
• Oversee financial and accounting systems within vibrant Theatre venues
• Temporary part-time role (21 hours per week)

About the role

The Administration and Accounts Officer plays a crucial role in managing the daily administrative and financial operations of our Theatre venues. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, handling requisitions, and ensuring efficient banking and reporting processes. Your ability to engage with clients and staff will be key to delivering a high standard of customer service and contributing to the overall success of our venues.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong background in accounts and administration. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Certificate III in Business or equivalent qualifications, with a preference for Certificate IV in Bookkeeping.
• Demonstrated experience in accounts and general bookkeeping, with a proven track record of working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as experience with corporate information systems.

As an Administration and Accounts Officer, you will be expected to adapt to changing priorities, collaborate effectively within a team, and maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks. Your ability to manage time effectively and respond to challenges will be essential in achieving departmental goals.

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

Other important information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $814 per week. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $943 per week on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation  
• We have a temporary part-time position available (21 hours per week) until January 2027
• This role is located at the Laycock Street Community Theatre. 

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits 

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. 

How to apply

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
3. Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.