• Permanent Part-time, 19 hours per week with additional hours available by agreement
• $75,252.28 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
• Join the Climate Action Integration team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

This role will support and deliver climate action related projects (carbon reduction and climate adaptation) for the Climate Action Integration team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake a range of project related tasks to support the Climate Action Integration team to develop and deliver projects (both carbon reduction and climate adaptation projects).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support their awareness, participation and delivery of climate considerations and relevant actions.
• Develop and maintain web-based content for the Climate Action Integration team and in collaboration with Strategic Communications and Advocacy Department.
• Prepare communications materials for a range of media in line with Council’s Communications Guidelines.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within Council and the wider community to promote climate action programs and activities including representing Council at community events.
• Provide timely, clear, and accurate information on activities and programs undertaken within the team.
• Provide assistance in promoting/marketing of activities and programs internally and externally.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Ability and willingness to think about, create, design, and implement solutions as a part of project teams with the guidance from the Senior Sustainable Environment Officer, while managing your workload across various projects.
• Sound understanding of sustainability and climate change issues and how they relate to Council, the Hume community, and Hume City.
• The ability to gain co-operation and communicate complex issues effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to listen to and understand customer and staff needs and expectations, identify the appropriate action and respond accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to support the work of a high performing team across multiple projects, engagements, and communications materials.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) for effective interaction and engagement with staff and community.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in climate change or environmental management or a related discipline, with work skills or knowledge and skills gained through on-the job-training.
• Current driver’s licence is preferred. 

When applying please use the 'Message to Hiring Manager' functionality to summarise the skills and experience you will bring to the role. 

This advert will close on 11th September. 

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

We have an opportunity to join our Centralised Support Unit! Our Centralised Support Unit ensures compliance within all atWork Australia’s Employment Services Contracts is met through placements, employment and participation fund, wage subsidies and outcomes.

Reporting to the Operations Manager as a Manager - Centralised Support Unit, you will:

• Manage a remote team of consultants by establishing and communicating clear direction, set objectives and priorities, promote effective collaboration and innovative solutions.
• Drive a high performing and supportive culture to ensure all teams actively engage with Operational team members to maximise opportunities.
• Recruitment selection, oversee Induction training, and professional development of the team.
• Develop the capacity of the consultants to perform and contribute across all employment service contracts by providing leadership, coaching/mentoring, and feedback.
• Identify effective and efficient ways to streamline processes whilst ensuring compliance is met to the relevant Employment Services Contract/s.
• Ensure full compliance is met within all Employment Services Contracts by passing internal and external audits, as well as compliance with internal policies and procedures.

About Us 

Fenergo is the leading provider of Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions that digitally transform how financial institutions, asset management and fintech firms onboard and manage clients throughout their client lifecycle.  

Its software digitally orchestrates every client journey from initial Know your Customer (KYC) and client onboarding, automating regulatory compliance and enabling continuous monitoring throughout the client lifecycle (transaction monitoring, perpetual KYC), all the way to client offboarding.  

Fenergo is recognized for its in-depth financial services and regulatory expertise and out-of-the-box rules engine which ensures financial institutions are future-proofed against evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), KYC, Anti-Money-Laundering (AML), tax and prudential regulations across 120+ jurisdictions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Fenergo has offices in North America, the UK, Poland, Spain, South Africa, Asia Pacific, and the United Arab Emirates. 

What Does This Role Entail? 

The Helpdesk Support Specialist is the first point of contact for end-users seeking technical assistance. This role involves providing support for hardware, software, and network-related issues, ensuring efficient resolution and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and a customer-centric approach.

Your Responsibilities  

User Support

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, or helpdesk ticketing system.
• Provide first-level support by diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
• Assist users with password resets, account unlocks, and basic software installations.
• Guide users through step-by-step solutions for common technical issues.
• Escalate complex issues to higher-level IT staff or specialized support teams as necessary.

Incident Management

• Log and track all incoming support requests in the helpdesk system.
• Prioritize and categorize issues based on severity and impact.
• Ensure timely resolution of incidents according to established SLAs (Service Level Agreements).

Technical Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues related to desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals.
• Assist with basic network troubleshooting, including connectivity issues and VPN access.
• Support users with software-related issues, including operating systems, productivity tools, and specific applications used by the company.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and user guides.

System Maintenance and Monitoring

• Perform routine checks on systems and applications to ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Assist in deploying software updates, patches, and system upgrades.
• Monitor system alerts and respond to potential issues proactively.
• Assist with setting up and configuring new hardware and software for end-users.

User Education

• Provide end-user training on common IT tools and best practices.
• Develop and distribute knowledge base articles, FAQs, and other self-help resources.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices among users.

Reporting and Documentation

•  Maintain detailed records of all support requests and resolutions.
• Identify recurring issues and report them to the Helpdesk Manager for further investigation.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of helpdesk processes and procedures.

Key Expectations 

Required:  

• 2-4 years of experience in a helpdesk or IT support role.
• Experience with helpdesk ticketing systems and remote support tools.
• Understanding of computer hardware, operating systems (Windows, macOS), and common software applications Microsoft 365 EcoSystem.

Preferred:  

• Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of AWS Services an advantage.  

• SQL and Data Analysis: Proficiency in SQL, excel, Power BI and other data analysis tools.  

• Industry Experience: 1-2 years previous experience in a similar role within a tech or SaaS company.  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Customer service orientation with a focus on user satisfaction.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., IP, DNS, DHCP) and common IT infrastructure.

Educational Background:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or related field is a plus.

Our Promise To You  

We are striving to become global leaders across all of the categories we operate in and as part of that we are a high-performing highly collaborative team that works cross functionally to accommodate our clients needs.   

What we value is at the CORE of how we succeed: 

• Collaboration: Working together to achieve our best 

• Outcomes: Drive Success in every engagement  

• Respect: A collective feeling of inclusion and belonging 

• Excellence: Continuously raising the bar 

• Private healthcare cover 

• 23 days annual leave 

• 3 company days 

• Annual bonus opportunity 

• Work From Home set-up allowance 

• Opportunity to work with clients and colleagues on a global scale for a world leader in Client Lifecycle Management 

• Other competitive company benefits, such as flexible working hours, work from home policy, sports and social committee and much more 

• Buddy system for all new starters 

• Collaborative working environment 

• Extensive training programs, classroom and online, through ‘Fenergo University’ 

• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Fintech Product, using the latest of tools and technologies 

• Defined training and role tracking to allow you see and assess your own career development and progress. 

• Active sports and social club