Career Development Administration Officer

Western Downs Regional Council; Dalby; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Superannuation 12%

Career development opportunities

Corporate Health Plan

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Leave loading 17.5%

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

The Western Downs Regional Council in Dalby is seeking a Career Development Administration Officer to provide direct administrative support to the Career Development Officer and to coordinate the organisation's early career development program (traineeships, apprenticeships, cadetships, bursaries, work experience).

You will build strong relationships with internal teams and external training organisations, contribute to Organisational Development learning initiatives and participate in Human

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data retrieval in Windows environments.
• Experience performing accurate secretarial and administrative tasks with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, dispute resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of planning workload and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the Career Development Officer.
• Engage and build relationships with internal areas and external training organisations.
• Deliver the administrative functions of the early career development program.
• Support Organisational Development learning deliverables.
• Contribute to Human Resources projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Secretarial tasks

Administration tasks

Interpersonal skills

Workload planning

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council – Dalby QLD

The Career Development Administration Officer is responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Career Development Officer. In this role, you will engage and build strong working relationships with internal business areas and external training organisations in order to deliver the administrative function of the organisation's early career development program (traineeships, apprenticeships, cadetships, bursaries, work experience). You will also support and contribute to the Organisational Development team's broader learning and development deliverables and Human Resources projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the Career Development Officer
• Engage and build strong working relationships with internal business areas and external training organisations
• Deliver the administrative function of the organisation's early career development program
• Support the Organisational Development team's learning and development deliverables
• Contribute to Human Resources projects

About you

• Computer skills including the ability to access and retrieve data in a windows environment or demonstrated proficiency in the use of business technology and desktop applications, including proficient use of Microsoft Office packages and internet database packages
• Experience undertaking accurate secretarial and administration tasks and effectively dealing with a broad cross section of Council's stakeholders including employees, training organisations and customers
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including proven written and verbal communication skills, dispute resolution and problem-solving ability
• Capable of effectively planning workload and ability to work independently

About us

Western Downs Regional Council has been awarded the Large Employer of the Year award at the Darling Downs South West Region Queensland Training Awards for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Be part of a team that make a real difference within the communities we serve.

• Work/life balance with flexible work arrangements and wellness programs
• Superannuation contribution of twelve (12) per cent in addition to annual salary
• Growth opportunities including skill development, mentorship, and career advancement
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support
• Access to free Employee Assistance Program and confidential counselling
• Salary Packaging Available
• Leave Loading of 17.5% on top of base rate of pay while on Annual Leave
• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be provided if relocating to the Western Downs Region