Project Administration Officer

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane is seeking an experienced administration professional to provide high-quality support within a busy Queensland Government project environment in Townsville.

You will undertake a broad range of administrative tasks including preparing documents and reports, maintaining records, managing information systems, responding to enquiries and supporting day-to-day admin for the team. This casual/temporary role offers valuable hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with administrative tasks in government or large project settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administration support in a busy Queensland Government project environment.
• Prepare documents and reports, maintain records and information systems.
• Manage registers and procedures, respond to enquiries.
• Support day-to-day administration requirements of the team.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve processes and keep information up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer service

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Word

Ellipse

Job description

Casual/Temporary

2d ago , from Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane

Provide high-quality administration support within a busy Queensland Government project environment.

• Join a supportive team where your organisation and attention to detail will make an impact
• Enjoy a varied administration role supporting customers, staff and project delivery
• Use your initiative to improve processes and keep information accurate and up to date

About the Organisation

Our client is a Queensland Government organisation responsible for delivering and maintaining important infrastructure across Queensland.

The Opportunity

Based in Townsville, this is an opportunity for an experienced administration professional to provide high-quality support to customers and the wider team.

You will undertake a broad range of administrative functions, including preparing documents and reports, maintaining records and information systems, managing registers and procedures, responding to enquiries and supporting the day-to-day administration requirements of the team.

The role will suit someone who takes pride in accuracy, demonstrates initiative and enjoys being part of a positive and collaborative team environment.

This is a temporary contract with the possibility of extension.

About You

You will be a confident administration professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring tasks while responding appropriately to changing priorities.

You will ideally have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
• Previous experience using Ellipse is preferred but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to change
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What's On Offer

• Townsville-based opportunity
• Temporary contract through to May 2027
• Opportunity to contribute to a busy Queensland Government team

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.