10007 Resource Recovery & Environmental Health Support Officer
Job No:
CHR10259
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 2 - 3: $76,338.69 - $88,372.60 per annum + Superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an experienced Resource Recovery & Environmental Health Support Officer to join our team.
In this role you will provide high-level administration support and assistance to the Resource Recovery and Environmental Health team, including support for compliance systems, procurement and finance processes, data management, and customer service. Ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Provide timely and accurate high level administrative support across the Resource Recovery & Environmental Health section.
- Contribute to internal and external reports (e.g., Queensland Health, Council quarterly statistics and performance reports).
- Prepare agendas and take minutes for internal and external meetings.
- Lodge environmental health applications and licences in TechOne and issue relevant permits.
- Manage inbound queries via CRM and departmental mailboxes, taking responsibility where appropriate.
- Liaise with external providers such as Cleanaway regarding bin requests and service issues.
- Prepare requisitions, raise purchase orders, complete goods receipting and invoice reconciliation.
- Support procurement activities including quote collection and tender document preparation.
- Process and reconcile purchase card transactions.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's licence.
- Demonstrated experience and competency in a range of administrative duties, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong knowledge of record-keeping responsibilities and with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to work in Australia
- Medical assessment
- Reference checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 8am Monday 8th September 2025
