Administration Officer - Flexible, Community-Driven Role

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Walgett; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Wellness Leave (MyLeave)

Flex-time

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Walgett Shire Council is seeking an Administration Officer to provide accurate, responsive administrative support across Council as required by priorities. You will be the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling information with confidentiality and discretion to maintain a high standard of service.

This permanent, full-time role works 35 hours per week, with an attractive salary and entitlements.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide administrative support across a diverse range of services.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with customers, community members and contractors.
• Customer-focused approach with ability to handle sensitive situations.
• High initiative and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, responsive administrative support across Council.
• Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle information confidentially and maintain high service standards.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and assignments.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Microsoft 365

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Walgett Shire Council is seeking an Administration Officer to provide accurate, responsive administrative support across Council as required by priorities. You will be the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling information with confidentiality and discretion to maintain a high standard of service.

This permanent, full-time role works 35 hours per week, with an attractive salary and entitlements.