Administration Assistant - Community Facilities

About the role

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an Administration Assistant for its Communities department in Emerald. This permanent part-time, school-hours role provides administrative and office support to supervisors and managers, keeps documentation accurate and compliant, handles enquiries appropriately and assists the facilities team with administrative duties so it can reach higher efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, accurate and timely administrative support while maintaining confidentiality
• Contribute to the research and compilation of documents, reports and submissions
• Arrange employee travel, accommodation and event attendance according to policy
• Support end-to-end financial services such as raising purchase orders and requisitions
• Liaise with internal and external customers, escalating queries appropriately and resolving them in a timely way
• Keep records accurate and properly filed
• Take part in ongoing training and self-development, and comply with health and safety duties under the Work Health and Safety Act
• May carry out other duties as directed by the reporting coordinator and/or manager

Required profile

• Competency in a wide range of Microsoft programs
• Time management, record keeping, attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills
• Above-and-beyond approach to teamwork, customer service and community support
• Queensland C class provisional driver's licence
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a visa allowing permanent work; temporary visa holders may be appointed on a temporary basis

What we offer

• Stream A, Level 1.6 - 2 pay of $42.26 - $45.94 per hour including superannuation and allowances
• Superannuation scheme, 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options, fortnightly wages
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through the council's online application; applicants move to a shortlisting process. Applications close on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at noon. Pre-employment checks include right to work, medical assessment and reference checks.