Administration Officer

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• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
• Certificate IV in Business or similar competency and/or substantial relevant experience
• LGO 3 ($71,806 - $77,515 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
  
  
  • Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
  • Certificate IV in Business or similar competency and/or substantial relevant experience
  • LGO 3 ($71,806 - $77,515 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
    
    
  Why Choose Us
  
  Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
  
  Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
  
  We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
  
  We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
  
  Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
  
  Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
  
  Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
  
  Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
  
  About The Role
  
  This position plays a key role in in providing direct administrative support for the Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning section, which includes:
  • Provide excellent customer service to a wide-ranging customer base including external and internal customers, government departments, council leadership, Mayor, and Council.
  • Deliver service requests, work orders, record keeping, correspondence, analysis and reporting, scheduling, and procurement activities to meet the needs of the section.
  • Provide support across the administration function of the division from multiple work sites, as required.
    
    
  About You
  
  Our ideal candidate will have:
  • Certificate IV in Business or similar competency and/or substantial relevant experience.
  • Current "C" class drivers' licence.
  • Well-developed excellent customer service and communication skills including the ability to educate and influence.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, relevant and timely administrative, secretariat, reporting and financial support to a multi-disciplinary team across different work locations.
  • Ability to work independently along with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to adapt to changing work environments while demonstrating a positive attitude. This includes undertaking duties in various work locations and teams throughout the Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning team as required.
    
    
  How To Apply
  
  Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
  
  If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Brooke (Administration Officer - Functional Lead) on 07 4727 9461 or Zdenko (Team Manager) on 07 4727 8329.
  
  For Further Information Review The Position Description.
  
  Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 13 August 2025
  
  What We Offer
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  • Natural Disaster Leave
  • Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
    
    
  We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
  
  All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
  
  If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
  
  Attachments
  • Admin Officer_PD.pdf
  Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionAdministrative
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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