Administration Officer

Come and work as a vital member of our Infrastructure Services Executive team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

Our Administration Officer provides quality administrative services to the staff within Council’s Infrastructure Services department which includes our Technical Services, Works, Assets & Projects and Water & Waste groups.

What we are looking for:

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy dealing with both internal and external customers in person, via email or over the phone You will be very organised in your work and able to exercise initiative to manage priorities and meet deadlines on time You must have sound keyboards skills and be able to touch type with speed and accuracy in excess of 60 wpm You must be an experienced user of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and familiar with records management software systems You will have knowledge of administrative and legislative requirements as they relate to local government, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge

What we can offer you:  

Permanent, full-time position LGOA Level 2/1 – $66,946 per annum Mareeba Allowance – up to $2,080 per annum Work/life balance – 19-day month Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Fully completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Tuesday, 14 January 2025  

For further information about this position contact Marjorie Anthony, Infrastructure Services Executive Support Officer, on 1300 308 461 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.