Administration Officer (Civil Works)

• Work type: Permanent full Time
• Location: Monto 
• 9-day fortnight
   

Why work with us?

There really is no better place to live, work and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett.  Home to 6 main townships plus quaint villages, the region boasts incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle.

Work-life balance, this role allows you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.

Community and connection, find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.

Affordable living, enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.

Rural lifestyle, enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.

Rewarding career, this is an exciting time to be joining the team.  North Burnett Regional Council offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out more about Monto in our NORTH BURNETT VISITORS GUIDE.

About the role

Council is seeking to recruit an experienced Administration Officer to provide confidential, professional and efficient administrative support functions to the Civil Works team in Monto.

This is a key role in the delivery of all civil works services. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator with the ability to establish and maintain key relationships and work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Carry out general administrative functions relevant to the work area which are compliant with Council’s policies and procedures, such as:

• Action customer service requests and respond to enquiries via phone, face to face or correspondence as required
• Co-ordinate appointments, meetings and maintain electronic calendars
• Reconcile corporate credit cards and create/ process purchase orders in line with the Section’s purchasing requirements
• Assist with the compilation of Section reports including research and collation of data required for content

To be successful you will bring the following

• Demonstrated commitment to work as an effective, positive team member in an environment that encourages staff to maintain a self-motivated, proactive approach and which supports both professional and personal development.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to contribute to a cohesive team environment and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide and maintain effective and quality customer service.
• Work effectively under supervision to manage time, plan, organise and prioritise own work, and if required oversee and/ or guide the work of others to achieve defined outcomes.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform work with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated data entry and word processing skills, and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint), and Council’s Information Management Systems (MagiQ Documents, MagiQ Enterprise), or ability to rapidly acquire same.
• Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of Council’s standard work practices, procedures and policies relevant to the work area (e.g. clerical duties including reception, operating office equipment, prepare routine correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes of meetings, and to manage diaries / appointment schedules of others).
• Current C class drivers’ licence.

Benefits of working at Council

• Be part of a passionate and talented team
• Competitive salaries, plus 12% superannuation
• Healthy work/ life balance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee ‘Study Assistance’ scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

Applications close: 10:00pm, Sunday 03 November 2024

Contact: For further information regarding this position please contact Darren Simpson from the Recruitment Team on Ph: 0499 781 280

Additional Information

Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you and appreciate your application.

To be considered for this position, you must have adequate unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

North Burnett Regional Council is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodation / Housing – the North Burnett Region offers affordable accommodation options, particularly if you are looking at getting into the housing market. Contact our local real-estate agents directly to discuss potential opportunities.  If you are looking for short-term/rental accommodation, again, please contact our local Real Estate agents directly to discuss suitable options.

North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.