Administration Officer - Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experience administrator to join our Arts and Cultural Services team.

As our new Administration Officer you will make a difference daily by ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of cultural programming at the Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre.

You will report directly to the Team Leader Cultural Venues and work collaboratively with the Arts and Cultural Services Team.
 
This is a part time temporary role, 3 days per week, based at Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre. This role is required to work onsite to ensure the operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 4 classified role. Remuneration will be $71,212 to $75,849 depending on experience (pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. 

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

• Experience in utilising ticketing and payment systems;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven administrative experience, including financial record-keeping, payment processing, invoicing, purchase orders and coordinating facility maintenance;
• Experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders;

• Hands on experience in creative art studios including use of pottery kilns, paint easels, and room set-up

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm on Monday 21 April 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Linton Wilkinson, Team Leader Cultural Venues, at linton.wilkinson@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9720 7287. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City