We're currently looking for two Administration Officers to join our team!

As an Administrator within the either the Infrastructure or Fleet team/s at Diamantina Shire Council, you can expect to be responsible for providing administrative support to your, contributing to the day-to-day operations ensuring timely, effective and responsive service delivery of duties associated with either maintenance and construction infrastructure, or assisting with the procurement and maintenance of fleet, plant and equipment.

These two separate positions provide administrative support across organisational teams being flexible and adaptable, as required.

Roles and responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring timely, effective and responsive service delivery of duties associated with the relevant discipline (infrastructure or fleet)
• Assist with procurement of service providers, parts and materials including liaising with stakeholders to seek quotations and in the preparation and coordination of tenders
• Assist with the implementation of Council’s management plans
• Assist with meeting agendas and transcribing minutes
• Preparation of reports, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Reviewing, developing and maintaining procedures, forms, checklists and registers to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
• Coordinate with communications from governing bodies
• Reconciling costs to budget, preparing requisitions, producing reports on expenditure and preparing claims.
• Collate data, prepare statutory reports, and ensure regulatory/legislative compliance
• Assist with procurement of service providers, assets and materials including liaising with team members, contractor management and the preparation and coordination of quotations and tenders.
• Receiving and processing customer requests and liaising with customers
• Ensure records and information is recorded and is easily retrievable

Experience and qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative support role, preferably in a local government or within the relevant field
• Demonstrated knowledge and / or experience in maintaining and updating policies, procedures and systems in a similar environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to implement time management principles to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively communicate and liaise with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to apply processes and procedures relevant to the work area, with accuracy and attention to detail, and to use initiative demonstrating a high level of ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in using MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships in a professional and flexible manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

At Diamantina we’re building a strong culture supporting our team and serving our community, offering a unique experience to apply your skills and develop your career in the outback, while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. What’s on offer for this role can include

• Above-award wages
• Monthly RDOs (Rostered Days Off)
• 6 weeks of annual leave
• Affordable housing at a heavily subsidised rent (approx. $150/week)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About Diamantina Shire Council

The Diamantina Shire, located in the far west of Queensland, is a vast and iconic outback region known for its rugged beauty, unique ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage. Covering over 94,000 square kilometers, it is home to the towns of Birdsville, Bedourie, and Betoota, and offers an authentic Australian outback experience.
Travellers are drawn to the Diamantina for its stunning natural landscapes, including the Diamantina River, expansive gibber plains, and the Simpson Desert's towering sand dunes. The region hosts iconic events like the Birdsville Races, the Big Red Bash music festival, and Bedourie’s Camel Races, drawing visitors from across the globe. Adventure seekers can explore 4WD tracks, camp under star-filled skies, and discover vibrant flora and fauna, including some rare species.

The Diamantina also holds significant Indigenous and pioneering history, with opportunities to learn about the Wangkangurru-Yarluyandi people and the area's role in Australia’s cattle industry. Whether you're chasing remote beauty, outback hospitality, or cultural enrichment, the Diamantina Shire offers a truly unique travel experience for work and play. More information can be found at www.diamantina.qld.gov.au.

How to apply

If one of these roles sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts to register your interest and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to the team at [email protected].