Location: RomaCompensation: Fortnightly payment. Annual salary AUD $72,421.42 - $72,421.42Employment type: Permanent, Full-TimeAbout Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.About the position:The Administration Officer provides essential administrative and project support to the Rural Lands Department. This role ensures the efficient operation of departmental functions by managing administrative tasks, supporting project coordination, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence for departmental staff.Key Responsibilities:Administrative SupportProject Administration SupportCustomer ServiceCommunication and Stakeholder EngagementA strong candidate for this role will possess:Current C (Car) Class Driver LicenceProven experience in an administrative or project support role, preferably in a local government or regulatory environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional documents and correspondence.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management tools or Council software systems.Knowledge of legislative, policy, and procedural frameworks relevant to local government.Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities effectively.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve departmental goals and Council objectives.This position can be based at one of our regional offices (Roma, Mitchell, Yuleba, Surat, Injune). If the successful candidate is not based in Roma, travel to Roma will be required.Full-time position - 36.25 hours per weekMaranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream A - Level 4 - $72,421.42 per annum.Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.Access Long service leave after seven (7) years.Relocation assistance available if relocating from outside of the Maranoa Region. (Terms & Conditions apply)Five weeks of annual leave annually.Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave.Three weeks sick leave annually.Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions).Employee Assistance Program free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your application is considered.Additional InformationMRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Administration Officer