Operations Admin & Records Coordinator

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Fortnightly RDOs

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, Queensland, seeks an Administration Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the Operations department. The role offers a busy environment with the opportunity to contribute to essential community services.

You will manage documents, diary scheduling, travel arrangements, and end-to-end financial tasks, while liaising with stakeholders and upholding confidentiality. A supportive team and ongoing development are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or a similar role.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with flexibility in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes including raising purchase orders and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, accurate and timely administrative support, ensuring confidentiality.
• Assist with diary management, meeting preparation, travel arrangements and event attendance.
• Support end-to-end financial services for the department (POs, requisitions, card reconciliations).
• Liaise with internal and external customers, escalate queries as needed, manage expectations.
• Ensure records are accurate and filed appropriately.
• Demonstrate discretion to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Administration experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Accounts payable basics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, Queensland, seeks an Administration Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the Operations department. The role offers a busy environment with the opportunity to contribute to essential community services.

You will manage documents, diary scheduling, travel arrangements, and end-to-end financial tasks, while liaising with stakeholders and upholding confidentiality. A supportive team and ongoing development are on offer.