10007 Resource Recovery Support Officer
Job No:
CHR10388
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 a Resource Recovery Support Officer to join our team.
In this role you will provide high-level administration support and assistance to the Resource Recovery team, to ensure the accuracy of operational data, supports waste levy and environmental compliance reporting, facilitates procurement and contract administration processes, and provides frontline customer service for waste and resource recovery services.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Provide timely and accurate high level administrative support across the Resource Recovery section.
- Contribute to internal and external reports (e.g., State Government waste data reporting systems, biosecurity, Council quarterly statistics and performance reports).
- Prepare agendas and take minutes for internal and external meetings.
- Assist with the review, update, and maintenance of section documentation including policies, procedures, and factsheets.
- Prepare agendas and take minutes for internal and external meetings.
- Liaise with external providers such as Cleanaway regarding bin requests and service issues.
- Prepare requisitions, raise purchase orders, complete goods receipting and invoice reconciliation.
- Prepare requisitions, raise purchase orders, complete goods receipting and invoice reconciliation.
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
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: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 5pm
