Career Development Administration Officer (Part Time) (Regional)

About the Opportunity

Council is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Administration Officer who will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Career Development Officer. You will take part in coordinating and attending Careers Expos and Job Fairs around our region, promoting Council's Early Careers program and job vacancies.

This position can be based at any of our major regional centres (Dalby/Chinchilla/Tara/Miles or Wandoan). This position is Part Time permanent, approximately 18 hours per week.

Reporting to the Career Development Officer, you will be:

• Providing high level administrative support to the Career Development Officer in the delivery of the organisations Early Career Development program and other projects including but not limited to career days, work experience program and bursary student placements.
• Researching, sourcing, processing, acquitting, and reporting on government incentive payments and external funding opportunities relating to Career Development.  
• Self-directing the coordination of training arrangements for trainees and apprentices within the Career Development Program including management of training bookings, calendar scheduling, travel and accommodation arrangements, and effectively communicating to all stakeholders.

About yourself

The successful applicant will have:

• Enthusiasm and great internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Certificate III in Business Administration OR be able to demonstrate equivalent related experience.
• Computer skills including the ability to access and retrieve data in a windows environment OR demonstrated proficiency in the use of business technology and desktop applications, including the proficient use of Microsoft Office packages and internet database packages;
• Experience in undertaking accurate secretarial and administration tasks and effectively dealing with a broad cross section of Council’s stakeholders including employees, training organisations and customers;

The benefits working for WDRC:

Work / life balance

Enjoy quality time a Part Time working arrangement

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Take care of yourself and join a health plan to improve life.

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Change your lifestyle and live better with healthy ideas. Be your best possible self with provided support and information.

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Reach out to someone confidentially if you are experiencing any concerns or problems.

Salary Packaging Available

Restructure your salary to work for you to pay for everyday living expenses such as Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity.

Allowances Available (if applicable)

Allowances such as Locality Allowance may be applicable to your position.

Job security in a local government position

Feel secure working for an organisation who believes in strong foundations of respect, balance, communication, teamwork, accountability and leadership. 

Living & Working in the Western Downs:

If you are looking to join an innovative and dynamic company, that provides staff with a work life balance and opportunities for growth with state of the art mentoring from professionals within its team, this may be the role for you. Be part of the community you serve. TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 21 March 2024.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include candidates undergoing a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.