Administration Professionals - Contract Opportunities

Expressions of Interest - Temporary Administration Professionals
Contract Roles | Local Government | Competitive Hourly Rates

About Us
Leading Roles is Australia’s premier specialist recruitment agency for local government. Since 2012, we have partnered with councils to attract and place top talent in executive, management and professional roles. Our team is dedicated to transforming performance and culture through high-quality recruitment services, deep industry knowledge and a strong network of senior leaders.

Opportunities for Admin Professionals
We are regularly engaged by councils across Australia to source skilled and reliable temporary administration professionals for a variety of short- and medium-term assignments. These roles may be based onsite, hybrid or fully remote, and offer a valuable opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in the local government sector.

We are seeking expressions of interest from administration professionals who are open to contract opportunities and bring a strong background in administrative support, customer service, document management, or specialist admin roles such as HR, finance or records.

Typical Responsibilities
While responsibilities vary depending on the assignment, duties may include:

• Providing high-quality administrative support to council teams

• Drafting and formatting documents and reports

• Managing correspondence and records

• Assisting with customer service or reception duties

• Supporting specific departments such as HR, finance, governance or planning

• Using council systems and software platforms

We’re Looking For Professionals Who
We’re seeking a highly productive and organised professional who:

• Have proven experience in administration or business support roles

• Are confident with Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new systems

• Demonstrate high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments

• Are reliable, professional and adaptable

• Have local government or public sector experience (highly regarded but not essential)

Why Join Us?

• Work with councils that value your skills and contribution

• Access to a range of flexible contract opportunities

• Competitive hourly rates and professional support

• Join a trusted recruitment partner in the local government sector

If you're an experienced admin professional looking for your next contract role, we’d love to hear from you.

Register your interest now and our team will be in touch when suitable opportunities arise.