We are building a talent pool of experienced Administration Support Officers and Finance Support Officers for upcoming opportunities across Melbourne metropolitan local councils.
If you have previous local government experience, we want to hear from you.

About the Opportunities

Roles are typically contract or temporary assignments supporting various council departments in administration, customer service, finance, and corporate services.

Key Responsibilities

Administration Support

• General admin and clerical support across council teams

• Managing emails, phone enquiries, and customer service tasks

• Preparing documents, reports, and correspondence

• Scheduling meetings, minute-taking, and diary coordination

• Data entry and maintaining council records

Finance Support

• Processing invoices, POs, payments, and financial transactions

• Accounts payable/receivable support

• Reconciliations and financial reporting assistance

• Validating documentation and ensuring compliance

• Vendor liaison and internal finance support

Requirements

• Previous Melbourne Local Council experience is essential

• Strong admin or finance background (depending on role)

• High accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with competing priorities

• Confident using Microsoft Office

• Experience with council systems such as Pathway, TRIM, ECM, TechOne, Civica, SAP (highly regarded)

How to Apply

If you have local council experience and are open to new opportunities within Melbourne local government, we encourage you to submit your Expression of Interest.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.