VRN 09/27 – Community Care Administration Officer

Applications closing on 07 August 2026, 05:00 PM

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Community Care Administration Officer is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administration and customer service support services across the Community Care team and to the broader Community Services and Wellbeing team as required.

Employment Status: Part Time, Term Appointment (3 Months)

Award: This position is classified under the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: Part Time: $38.44 per hour 

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities

  1. Demonstrated understanding of administration requirements within a corporate environment and willingness to act as a support officer.
  2. Demonstrated sound level of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to rapidly acquire sound knowledge of corporate and other programs used by Council such as Authority and TRIM.
  3. Ability to work with minimal supervision, establish work priorities, meet deadlines, actively follow up and resolve outstanding tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
  4. High level of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective professional partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
  5. Current C Class drivers licence.
  6. Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies.

Essential Licences

  1. Current C Class drivers licence

Other Requirements

  • This position operates from Council’s Administration Office in Hughenden. However, there is a requirement to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours to meet the requirements of the role.
  • Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required
  • The incumbent must be:
    • prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position.
    • willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise people less than eighteen (18) years of age if required.
    • medically fit and physically capable to meet the physical requirements of the position.
    • prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical practitioner; and
    • willing to complete and obtain pre-employment checks including National Police check and Disability Positive Notice Card. 
More Information & Questions

For further information, please view the Position Description.

For enquiries regarding this vacancy, please call 07 4741 2900 or email.

Closing Date

5:00pm, Friday 7th August 2026