Step into a multifaceted position that is more than admin—it’s the engine behind reliable council services that people depend on every day! North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands, and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors. The Role The Trades & Fleet Services Administrator plays a vital role in supporting Council operations across trade services, public domain lighting, contracts administration, and fleet management. Through accurate record-keeping, compliance, and streamlined coordination, this role ensures work is delivered safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will provide administrative and technical support for Trades Services—handling scheduling, contractor coordination, and job tracking—while keeping detailed records of equipment, services, and contractor performance. Within Contracts Administration, you’ll manage contract documentation, assist with procurements and renewals, and ensure compliance within Council frameworks. In the Public Domain Lighting maintenance area, you’ll maintain asset data and schedule upkeep in line with safety standards, liaising with lighting contractors and internal teams. For Fleet Management, you’ll support maintenance scheduling, insurance and registration tracking, driver and asset documentation, and reporting on utilisation, costs, and compliance. The Person You’re a pro at using Excel to manage data, staying composed when things get busy, and juggling multiple priorities across a range of service areas. Your background in logistics or contract administration, eye for detail, and strong communication skills will set you apart. Why work at North Sydney Council? We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing. North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as: Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations Access to Fitness Passport Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks Access to employee recognition and reward program Weekly fruit baskets Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner Monetary transport allowance Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways Salary Range: $75,281 to $89,891 per annum $1,000 pa Transport allowance 12% superannuation 35 hours per week with access to flexi time How to apply Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role. Please note; this position requires a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. To view the Position Description, Click Here Closing Date: 15 August 2025 - 11.30pm North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply. North Sydney Council fosters the concept of equity and fairness across all facets of employment including recruitment, promotion, training and equity of access to benefits for staff.
