About Maranoa Regional Council:

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Purpose:

Coordinate, design and implement strategic safety training initiatives and workforce development programs that proactively address the compliance, safety, and capability requirements of Maranoa Regional Council. Provide robust administrative support, maintaining accurate records and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the HSEQ team's operational activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training Coordination and Workforce Development
• Administrative and Systems Management
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
• Project and Team Support
• Workplace Health and Safety

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong written and administrative skills with high attention to detail and ability to proofread for completeness and accuracy.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills, with the commitment and ability to work with minimal supervision and achieve outcomes within allocated timeframes despite conflicting pressures.
• Commitment to a team-based approach, with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment to achieve Council's goals and departmental work program projects and tasks.
• Well-developed computer skills in the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn IT systems associated with the role.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to Maranoa Regional Council's values and team goals.
• Previous experience working in local government or similar environments will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Qualifications and Licences:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you meet the below mandatory requirements for the role:

• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence
• General Construction Induction (White) Card
• Possess or obtain qualification in Business Administration (or similar discipline); or, attained through previous appointment, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required.

Position Details:

• Location: Roma, QLD
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream A - Level 5

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families

Discover the Maranoa Region:

Explore Roma Qld Where Country Meets the Outback (romarevealed.com.au)

How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions outlined in the application form.

Additional Information:

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

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia, and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.