Administration Officer

Full Time, Maximum Term (6 months)

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia, located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton. Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as lucerne and cotton.

Council is seeking a motivated and ‘Keen to Learn’ individual to provide administrative support to the Corporate and Community Services Section and high level customer service to internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

Act as first point of contact and respond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly and professionally for Community Development and Tourism

Draft routine correspondence including memos, letters, agendas and minutes and assist with report preparation

Input data and produce reports from a range of specialised software applications including financial and customer management applications

Assist with building the profile and positive image of tourism in the Banana Shire

Prepare and process financial transactions and related correspondence

To be successful in this role, you will have:

High level of keyboard and computer skills, including working knowledge of the MS Office suite of programs

Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills and customer service skills

Ability to work effectively within a team environment, adhere to work priorities and deadlines

Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, work effectively within a team, establish work priorities, meet deadlines and cope with changes to work schedules.

Essential for the role

Certificate III in Business Administration and/or relevant experience in an office environment.

Queensland class 'C' driver's licence

Ability to work effectively within a team.

How to apply:

Visit https: VRN2526-026 Administration Officer Application Pack

Applicants are required to hold working rights in Australia to be considered.

Please note that the position may be filled before this advertisement closes