Administration Officer - Planning and Development

We are currently seeking applications for an Administration Officer in our Planning and Development team. Applications close Wednesday, 5 February 2025 at 5:00pm.

We are seeking applications for an Administration Officer to provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support for Council’s Planning and Development Department.

This is a permanent part-time position totalling 48 hours per fortnight. 

About the role

We’re looking for someone with advanced administration skills and the ability to effectively and efficiently organise their work. This position provides secretarial and receptionist support for the department, particularly in the areas of trade waste, plumbing and drainage, on-site treatment plant procedures and backflow prevention device matters.

Attention to detail is key as the Administration Officer will be required to process and issue trade waste permits approved by the Plumbing Inspector and complete all other related tasks.

Why work for us?

• Permanent Part Time position (48hrs fortnight)
• Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year (pro rata)
• Supportive and motivating team
• Active Social Club
• Fitness Passport Program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 3 ($57,103) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Applications for 25/05 – Administration Officer – Planning and Development should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word or PDF format is preferable):

• Email – employment@burdekin.qld.gov.au
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 25/05, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Wednesday, 5 February 2025 at 5:00pm.

For further information please contact the Planning and Development Department on (07) 4783 9800.