Records & Administration Officer

Precruitment; Mount Isa City; Remote; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel to/from community

Job summary

Our client, a Regional Queensland Council, is seeking an experienced Records & Administration Officer to support records management and general administration functions in a remote regional community.

This casual contract commences as soon as possible and runs to 18 December 2026. Accommodation and travel to and from the community are provided by the Council. Australian or New Zealand citizenship or a valid visa to live and work in Australia is required.

Qualifications

• Local Government experience is essential.
• Practical records management and administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail and familiarity with electronic document and records management systems.

Responsibilities

• Registering and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy Council records
• Classifying, filing, retrieving and archiving documents
• Capturing documents within the Council’s records management system
• Assisting with document scanning, data entry and records searches
• Preparing correspondence, reports and general administrative documents
• Responding to internal records and information requests
• Handling sensitive information with accuracy and confidentiality

Skills

Records management

Administration

Attention to detail

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Our client is a Regional Queensland Council supporting a remote outback community. The organisation delivers essential services and infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on sustainable community outcomes.

The Opportunity

An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Records & Administration Officer to support the Council’s records management and general administration functions. This is a casual contract commencing as soon as possible with an expected end date of 18th of December 2026.

Daily responsibilities are expected to include:

• Registering and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy Council records
• Classifying, filing, retrieving and archiving documents
• Capturing documents within the Council’s records management system
• Assisting with document scanning, data entry and records searches
• Preparing correspondence, reports and general administrative documents
• Responding to internal records and information requests
• Handling sensitive information with accuracy and confidentiality

About You

Recent Local Government experience is essential. You will have practical records management and administration experience, strong attention to detail and confidence using electronic document and records management systems.

You will be organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities while working effectively in a remote regional environment.

What’s On Offer

This is an immediate short-term contract through to 18 December 2026. Accommodation in addition to travel to and from the community will be covered by the Council. Any extension will depend on Council requirements and will be advised in advance.

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.

Job Ref# 5561