Administration Assistant Communities (10665)
Job No:
CHR10516
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level - 2: $93,451.47 to $99,418.75 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced administrative environment and enjoy supporting teams to achieve great outcomes? Looking for your next professional development opportunity?
Central Highlands Regional Council is focused on continuous improvement and investing in its people. As a result, we are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Administration Assistant to support our Communities Department.
The successful applicant will be self-motivated, results driven and have an enthusiastic approach to customer service. You will also have exceptional attention to detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to be adaptable to accommodate continuous changing priorities. Your well rounded written and verbal communication skills will see you succeed in assisting the team with day to day tasks and specific projects.
You will provide high level administration support to the Communities Department team by:
- Providing comprehensive, accurate and timely administrative support to compile documents, reports and submissions.
- Arranging employees travel, accommodation and attendance at events as per appropriate policy.
- Support end to end financial services for the department eg: raising purchase orders, requisitions etc.
- Liaise with internal and external customers, ensuring queries are escalated appropriately, resolved in a timely fashion and customer expectations are managed.
- Ensure records are accurate and filed appropriately.
- Providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers to resolve queries.
- Providing administration support across diverse business units within the Commercial & Corporate Services team, working off site at Saleyards and Airport as required.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C Class Provisional Licence
- A high degree of competency utilising Microsoft Office suit and other computer programs
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 or monthly RDO scheme
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development opportunities
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: Monday 13 July 2026 @ 8:00am
