Administration Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

This position will contribute to the operational objectives of the Utilities function by providing administration support to the utilities function and other Utilities staff. Additionally, the position will provide limited administrative support to other Infrastructure Services staff located at the Airport Depot to contribute to the efficient operation of the Directorate.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Limited Tenure Up to 12 months.

Award: Level 2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $74,706 - $79,514 gross per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Well-developed clerical, administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to self-manage, determine work priorities, meet deadlines and workflows, utilising a high level of initiative
• Advanced computer literacy with the ability to utilise finance, records management system and the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel, with the ability to prepare a wide range of correspondence and documentation including letters, reports and submissions.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including a high level of verbal and written communication skills
• and the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people.
• The ability to exercise judgement and initiative where procedures are not clearly defined.
• Be prepared to grow further in their role and have a willingness to learn and upskill.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Certificate III Business Administration (or similar) or relevant experience.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

| Physical Requirements / Position Environment |

This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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