Administration Assistant - Corporate Services (10859)

Work Type: Permanent Full Time 

Location: Emerald 

Directorate: Corporate Services

Remuneration: Stream A, level 1.6-2: $91,618.46 - $99,418.99 per annum inclusive of superannuation & allowances

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an Administration Superstar to join our team!

The Administration Assistant provides professional and reliable administrative support to the Director Corporate Services and Executive Assistant. The role ensures that documentation is accurate, organised and compliant, while responding efficiently and professionally to enquiries and requests from the Mayor, Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, staff and the community.

The position also provides general administrative support across the Corporate Services Directorate as required, helping the team maintain effective day-to-day operations and achieve organisational objectives.

In this busy role, your will support the organisation by:

• Provide comprehensive, accurate and timely administrative support, ensuring confidentiality is maintained. Contributing to the research and compilation of documents, reports and submissions.
• Support end-to-end financial services for the department e.g.: raising purchase orders, requisitions, credit card reconciliation etc
• Demonstrate diplomacy and discretion ensuring the highest level of confidentiality is maintained.
• Assist in diary management, meeting preparation, arranging travel, accommodation and attendance at events as per the relevant policies.
• Liaise with internal and external customers, ensuring queries are escalated appropriately, resolved in a timely manner and customer expectations are managed

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
• Experience in administration or a similar role.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (in particular; Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately effectively with a high degree of flexibility within a changing workplace environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounts payable functions and processes including raising purchase orders, receipting goods and credit card reconciliation.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.25% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 12noon. 

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