Job Vacancy 26/04 - Administration Officer - Planning and Development
Published on 04 February 2026
We are seeking applications for two Administration Officer positions—one full‑time and one part‑time—to provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to Council’s Planning and Development Department.
The full-time role is worked over a 9-day fortnight (72.5hrs), and the part-time position role is 50.5 hours per fortnight.
About the role
This position includes providing general advice and assisting customers lodge a variety of plumbing and building related applications. You’ll support the team with processing applications and approvals, managing purchase orders and payments, and coordinating plumbing inspection bookings.
The role involves gathering information for plumbing record searches, preparing historical documents, and working with senior staff to issue required notices. We’re looking for a self-starter with excellent administrative skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision as the position involves keeping electronic records accurate and well‑organised, maintaining files in line with Council requirements, and completing reporting obligations for government agencies.
Why work for us?
- Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
- 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
- Salary Packaging available
- Supportive and motivating team
- Active Social Club
- Fitness Passport Program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.
The annual salary for the full-time position is $83,459, and the part time role is $58,133. The commencing salary is dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Application packages are available from the People & Culture Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.
Applications for 26/04 – Administration Officer – Planning and Development should include:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- Statements addressing the selection criteria
- Copies of relevant qualifications and licences
Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word or PDF format is preferable):
- Email – [email protected]
- Mail – Confidential Application No. 26/04, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807
Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 5:00pm.
For further information please contact the Planning and Development Department on (07) 4783 9800.
