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OCEO-C01 STAR Program Member

Applications closing on 30 September 2026, 11:59 PM

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The focus of this position is to undertake general reception, administrative and/or customer service duties in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures across various locations on a casual basis.

Employment Status:  Casual

Award: Level 2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:  $51.52 gross per hour

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

Well-developed clerical, administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to self-manage, determine work priorities, meet deadlines and workflows, utilising a high level of initiative.

  • Demonstrated relevant experience in an administration and customer service position with the ability to provide quality customer service.
  • Advanced computer literacy with the ability to utilise Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel, with the ability to prepare a wide range of correspondence and documentation including letters, reports and submissions.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills including a high level of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • The ability to exercise judgement and initiative where procedures are not clearly defined.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable. 
  • Cash handling, EFTPOS, receipting and banking skills.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team in a professional and positive manner with the ability to be tactful, discrete and maintain confidentiality when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

  • Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

| Essential Licences |

  • Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ class drivers’ licence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged period of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:

  • Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
  • National Police/Criminal History Check
  • Right to Work in Australia Check
  • Qualification/Licence Verification
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • Practical Assessment 

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

Salary

$51.52 gross per hour

Hourly based

Location

Lissner QLD 4820, Australia

Job Overview
job State
QLD (Queensland)
Job Category
Business Services
Job Posted:
3 hours ago
Job Expire:
1w 5d
Job Type
Casual
Total Vacancies
1

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Lissner QLD 4820, Australia