Administration Officer

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work/Life Balance

Large employer with strong values

12% employer superannuation

Ongoing training and development

Corporate membership discounts

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifce

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking an Administration Officer to support the Legal and Governance team in Rockhampton. You will assist with maintaining important registers, records, delegations, and authorisations, and provide day-to-day team support within a busy governance environment.

The role is fixed term until 30 June 2027, part-time, with hours negotiable and a pro rata salary range of $83,228–$89,006 per annum plus superannuation. A satisfactory Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• Administration experience with an interest and general understanding of how to read legislation.
• Team player with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Ability to utilise judgement and initiative within your role, acting with confidentiality at all times.
• A high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite including excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to the Legal and Governance team.
• Maintain Council registers and manage records.
• Process delegations and authorisations and support day-to-day team operations.
• Assist with governance and legal enquiries as first point of contact.

Skills

Administration

Legislation reading

Teamwork

Judgement & discretion

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synopsis

Administration Officer

• Fixed Term (until 30 June 2027) / Part Time
• Monday to Friday, 61.5 hours per fortnight
• Days and hours can be negotiated
• Pro Rata amount $83,228 - $89,006 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 2) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Be part of a team that helps keep Council running smoothly behind the scenes.

As a valued member of our Legal and Governance team, you'll provide essential administrative support while gaining exposure to a broad range of governance and legal processes. You'll assist with maintaining important Council registers, managing records, processing delegations and authorisations, and supporting day-to-day team operations.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a customer-focused environment, and takes pride in being organised and detail-oriented. As the first point of contact for governance, policy and legal enquiries, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organisation while contributing to outcomes that support the wider community.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Administration experience with an interest and general understanding of how to read legislation.
• Team player with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Ability to utilise judgement and initiative within your role, acting with confidentiality at all times.
• A high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite including excel.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

Application Criteria

• Experience working in a fast-paced administrative enviroment with the ability to uphold high attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to use good judjement when working within a confidential enviroment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team effectively.

Please use Council's cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Monday 28 September 2026 at Midnight (AEST)