Administration Officer

Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time until June 2027 (9 day fortnight)

Salary Range: LGO3 $78,412 – $84,646 per annum + super

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 26 July 2026

About The Role:

This position plays a key role in in providing direct administrative support for the relevant section and works in collaboration across the administrative units of the Infrastructure and Operations division and working collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community.

About You:

Our ideal applicant will have:

Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations. Qualifications commensurate with Certificate IV in Business or similar competency and/or minimum 3 years relevant experience. Current “C” class drivers’ licence. Well-developed excellent customer service and communication skills including the ability to educate and influence. Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products. Demonstrated proficiency in Council’s financial and administration systems, including but not limited to CiAnywhere and CES or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, relevant and timely administrative, secretariat, reporting and financial support to a multi-disciplinary team across different work locations. Ability to work independently along with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments while demonstrating a positive attitude. This includes undertaking duties in various work locations and teams throughout the Infrastructure and Operations Division as required.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Annual wage progression Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Allison

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

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!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

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 or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:

Various _Administration Officer (CMO)_Updated Template_02042025_PD.pdf