Administration Officer

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking an Administration Officer to support the Gold Coast Area Office across SEQ region, handling administrative, financial and HR services with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent multitasking abilities and strong communication to build relationships within and outside the organisation. The position is based in the Wide Bay/Gold Coast region with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Experience with databases and reporting.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative, financial, and human resource services to facilitate team operations.
• Master of multitasking and reporting champion; records management focus.

Skills

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Data entry

Communication

Tools

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment.

The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environment is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations.

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) invites applications for a resourceful and dynamic Administration Officer to support the Gold Coast Area Office area within SEQ region, this recruitment will also be used to fill further vacancies as they arise within our region and includes Maroochydore, Greater Brisbane, Wide Bay and our Technical Support area. We are seeking a skilled individual who can manage a wide array of administrative, financial, and human resource services to facilitate the best functioning of our team.

Job details

• Position status Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type Full-time
• Occupational group Administration
• Classification AO3
• Workplace Location Wide Bay,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast
• Job ad reference QLD/701753/26
• Closing date 02-Oct-2026
• Yearly salary $77354 - $85833
• Fortnightly salary $2965.00 - $3290.00
• Job duration 4 Months with possible extension
• Contact person Mark Patenaude
• Contact details Phone: [phone] Access the National Relay Service

We are looking for an administrative Officer that has attention to detail and is a master of multitasking, a wizard with databases, and a reporting champion, records management your next adventure begins here in a dynamic work environment based at our Burleigh Office on the Gold Coast.

About You:

• Passionate about operational improvement and efficiency.
• Great organisation skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communicator, fostering relationships within and outside the organisation.
• Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity.

What's in it for you?

• Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
• If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, problem solving then this may be a job for you!

Searching for a supportive environment, compassionate leaders, and real opportunities to learn, grow and make a difference? No matter your experience or expertise, you don't need to be on the front line to make a difference. This recruitment will also be used to fill further vacancies as they arise within our region and includes Maroochydore, Greater Brisbane, Wide Bay and our Technical Support area.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by contacting the contact officer and further information can be located in the role description.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/701753/26

Closing Date: Friday, 02 October 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Two Fixed Term Temporary Full-time positions available for 4 months with possible extension