Administration Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Large employer

Values-driven culture

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Training and development

Corporate membership discounts

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Active social clubs

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking an Administration Officer to support the Civil Operations team with administrative and customer service duties. This fixed term, full-time role in Rockhampton operates on a 9-day fortnight with a pro rata salary of 83,228–89,006 AUD annually plus superannuation.

You will handle data entry, work orders, records management and provide day-to-day admin support, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, customer-focused

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills including data entry and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and customer service support across operational functions.
• Manage customer and work requests, create work orders and inspections, maintain accurate records and provide day-to-day administrative support.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and support busy operations.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Job description

Synopsis:

Administration Officer

• Fixed Term (Un til 13 August 2027) / Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight
• Pro rata $83,228 - $89,006 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 2) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

This Administration Officer role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in supporting our dynamic Civil Operations team. Working within Support Services, you will provide administrative and customer service support across a range of operational functions, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of services to the community.

We're looking for a well-rounded administration professional with exceptional customer service skills and the confidence to support operational teams, supervisors and senior staff. In this varied role, you'll manage customer and work requests, create work orders and inspections, maintain accurate records and provide day-to-day administrative support.

You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, use sound judgement when responding to enquiries and contribute to the smooth running of a busy and customer-focused environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced workplace and enjoy being the person who keeps things running smoothly, we want to hear from you.

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

What we are looking for

• Strong administrative skills with experience in data entry, record keeping and general office support.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive team player who demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating customer requests, work orders, records management or operational administration processes within a busy team environment would be highly regarded.

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
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Applications Close: Monday 7 September 2026 at Midnight (AEST)