Administration Assistant - Water Utilities (10805)

Work Type: Maximum Term - 12 months

Location: Emerald 

Department: Infrastructure & Utilities

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 2: $69,241.44 - $73,752.91 per annum + Superannuation

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Administration Assistant to join our Water Utilities Team for a maximum term. 

Based at the East Nogoa Water Treatment Plant, you will work in a fast paced and dynamic environment whilst utilising your existing skills to provide administration support across the department. You will be responsible for preparing detailed documents and reports, taking meeting minutes, completing procurement activities, responding to and escalating enquiries, organising meeting and completing general administration tasks.

If you are a highly skilled administrator who is looking for an opportunity to work in a busy environment surrounded by highly skilled individuals that support the delivery of a safe and reliable critical service to our community, we want to hear from you!  

In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:

• Completing a diverse range of administration support tasks including compilation of documents, reports, agendas and submissions.
• Assisting in diary management, meeting preparation, arranging travel, accommodation and attendance at events.
• Supporting the end to end financial services for the department eg: raising purchase orders, requisitions, credit card reconciliation.
• Liaising with internal and external customers, ensuring queries are escalated appropriately, resolved in a timely manner and providing exceptional customer service.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Experience completing a diverse range of administration tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills. 
• Proven ability to work with conflicting priorities and deadlines. 
• Autonomous and self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (in particular; Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

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 – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 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.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. 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 and licence 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, Friday 24 May 2024.