Administration Officer

Expression of Interest - Local Government

Temporary & Contract Opportunities Across Victorian Councils

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced local government professionals who are available for contract and temporary assignments with councils across metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas.

If you enjoy contract work, thrive in fast‑paced council environments and are open to short‑term, medium‑term or rolling contracts, we've got you covered!

Why Register for Contract Roles?

✔ Access to a variety of contract council opportunities
✔ Short‑term, medium‑term and backfill assignments
✔ Metro Melbourne & Surrounds
✔ Support from specialist local government recruiters

Contract Opportunities Across the Following Council Functions

Local Laws & Regulatory Services

• Local Laws Officers / Parking Enforcement / Animal Management
• Permits, Licences & Registrations
• Compliance & Investigations Officers

Human Resources & People Services

• People & Culture / HR Advisors / Talent Acquisition
• Workplace Relations

Secretarial, Administration & Business Support

• Business Support /Customer Service (Call Centre / Front Counter)
• Records & Information Management
• Community Services Administration
• Facilities & Asset Maintenance Administration

Planning, Building & Environmental Health

• Statutory & Strategic Planning
• Building Surveying & Building Services
• Environmental Health
• Sustainability & Waste Services

Infrastructure & Operations

• Engineering & Capital Works Support
• Project Administration
• Parks, Gardens & Open Space Services
• Civil Maintenance Administration

Corporate & Professional Services

• Finance / Accounting / Payroll
• Rates & Property Services
• Communications & Media

About You

• Previous experience working within Victorian local government (desirable)
• Ability to step into contract roles quickly with minimal onboarding
• Strong understanding of council systems, compliance and processes
• Available for temporary or fixed‑term contracts
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willing to obtain a National Police Check and Victorian Working With Children Check (Employee)

Apply Now!

Click Apply to register, or contact us for a confidential discussion about upcoming council contract opportunities.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.