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Depot Administration Officer

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Depot Administration Officer

Looking for your first career opportunity? Returning to the workforce after a break? Ready for a fresh start in a supportive and rewarding environment?

This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

The Depot Administration Officer role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience across administration, customer service, finance, procurement, projects, infrastructure, fleet management and local government operations.

Whether you’re a recent school leaver, someone returning to work, or looking to transition into an office-based career, we’ll provide the opportunity to develop valuable skills and build a long-term career.

Why This Role?

✅ A genuine foot-in-the-door opportunity within local government

✅ No extensive experience required

✅ Learn a wide range of administration and business skills

✅ Gain exposure to finance, projects and asset management

✅ Make a meaningful contribution to your local community

This is far more than a typical administration role. You’ll be part of a team that helps deliver essential services, infrastructure and community facilities that make a real difference to the lives of local residents.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Depot Administration Officer, you’ll provide administrative and operational support to the Works and Services team, including:

  • Assisting with customer enquiries and service requests
  • Preparing correspondence, reports and records
  • Supporting procurement and purchasing activities
  • Processing invoices and maintaining financial records
  • Assisting with infrastructure and project administration
  • Coordinating fleet and plant records
  • Maintaining databases and operational documentation
  • Supporting workplace health and safety processes and record keeping

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

  • Enthusiastic and eager to learn
  • Reliable and organised
  • Friendly and customer-focused
  • Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office
  • Able to communicate professionally with a range of people
  • A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

We encourage applications from:

  • School leavers seeking their first career role
  • Candidates looking for a career change
  • Individuals with experience in retail, hospitality, customer service or administration
  • Anyone keen to learn and build a rewarding career pathway

Essential Requirements

  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • Current C Class Driver’s Licence
  • Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop professional skills and establish a rewarding career in local government, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and turn your potential into a career.

Application closes 4pm, 20th November 2026!

Please send in your cover letter and current resume to Lauryn McLean, lauryn.mclean@quairading.wa.gov.au or for more information please contact Depot Operations Manager, Ann-Marie Brassington on 0484 957 172.

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Can’t find the position you are looking for?

If the position you are interested in is not currently listed, please submit an expression of Interest to shire@quairading.wa.gov.au.

APPLICANT NOTES

Application:

Your application should include a covering letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the selection criteria points plus a current resume detailing your contact details, qualifications, experience and attributes for the position.  It is essential that the information you provide is clear, concise and relevant.  Applicants who best demonstrate that they meet the competency requirements will be shortlisted.

Lodgement of Application:

Applications should be emailed to lauryn.mclean@quairading.wa.gov.au (unless otherwise specified) or submitted using the function below. The Shire reserves the right to begin interviewing and shortlisting before the application closing date. Late applications cannot be received unless permission has been sought prior to the closing date. The Shire reserves the right to close any vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected from received applications.

Referees:

Applicants should provide the names and contact details of at least two current referees in their application. This will include two managers or suitably senior colleagues that can comment on work outcomes, competencies and behaviours that are relevant to this position.

Other Documents:

It is recommended that only copies of supporting documents be enclosed with your application so as to avoid loss or damage to originals.  Nonetheless, the Council may ask to sight the originals at a later time.

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted face to face in Quairading. However, if this is not possible an interview may be conducted by video link or electronic means eg. Zoom.

Background Checks:

Third party background checks will be undertaken for the preferred applicants – this includes qualification, National Police Certificate, identify and employment history verifications.

Pre-employment medical

The preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical to ascertain if they are fit and can safely perform the inherent requirements of the role.

Equal Opportunity:

Council maintains an equal opportunity policy in assessing all applications for any advertised position and provides a smoke free work environment.

Further Enquiries

For further information about the application process please contact Lauryn McLean on (08) 9645 2400 or lauryn.mclean@quairading.wa.gov.au

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