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.

About the position:

The Administration Officer provides essential administrative and project support to the Rural Lands Department. This role ensures the efficient operation of departmental functions by managing administrative tasks, supporting project coordination, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence for departmental staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support
• Project Administration Support
• Customer Service
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

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.

A strong candidate this this role will possess:

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and achieve work program outcomes.

• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence
• Proven experience in an administrative or project support role, preferably in a local government or regulatory environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional documents and correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management tools or Council software systems.
• Knowledge of legislative, policy, and procedural frameworks relevant to local government.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve departmental goals and Council objectives.
• Strong commitment to Maranoa Regional Council's values, team goals, and delivering quality outcomes aligned with the organisation's mission.

Position Details

• This position is based in Roma, QLD
• Full-time position - 36.25 hours per week
• Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream A- Level 4

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• 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.

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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.