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Salary- Fixed Term Full Time opportunity available (March to October 2024, 9 day fortnight)
- Qualifications commensurate with Certificate IV in Business or similar competency
- LGO 4 ($77,409 - $82,974 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.
We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.
Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.
About the role
This role is responsible for providing guidance and support to the Administration Officers within the Admin General Team. The team provides support to Water Services and Resource Recovery including:
- Customer Request Management (CRM) handling
- Raising purchase orders and receipting (Accounts Payable)
- Collection accounts (Accounts Receivable)
- Purchase card reconciliations
- Other miscellaneous tasks
You will also provide advice to the Operations Centre Coordinator on operational, policy and governance issues to ensure the administration function across the division can respond appropriately and act as a central point of contact for the division and provide a consultative role regarding area of expertise.
You will contribute to the improvement of workflows, systems, processes, policies and procedures, making informed recommendations on change and improvement initiatives and provide direct administrative support to the General Manager if required.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years in an administration role, supporting a multi-disciplinary team along with expertise in an administrative, financial, legal or analytical discipline. Ideally you will have qualifications commensurate with Certificate IV in Business or similar competency.
You will have experience developing the skills and knowledge of others within a team environment, excellent customer service skills and desirably proficiency in council systems including but not limited to, CI Anywhere/CES/Property and Rating.
You will require a “C” class drivers licence and must be willing to undertake duties in various council work locations and teams throughout the Infrastructure and Operations Division as required.
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 13 February 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Family Social Club
- Flexible working arrangements
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
