ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Administration Team Leader is responsible for leading, coordinating and supervising the day-to-day of the Administration team within the Infrastructure Services Operations Department. This position ensures the effective delivery of high quality administrative, financial and business support services that contribute to the achievement of Infrastructure Services operational and strategic objectives.
Under limited direction, this position is responsible for the governance and administration of the Operations departments financial management functions, including budget monitoring, purchasing, accounts processing, financial reporting and compliance with Council’s financial policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
The position provides leadership, guidance and support to administration staff, promotes continuous improvement in business processes, and ensures consistent, customer-focused service delivery across a diverse range of operational programs and projects.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent – 72.5 hours per fortnight
Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $90,418 - $95,198 gross per annum.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising an administrative team in a multidisciplinary, fast paced office/administration environment including the ability to motivate staff, manage performance and foster continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality administrative, financial and business support services within a complex operational environment.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in budget administration, financial monitoring, reporting and analysis, with the ability to interpret financial information and identify trends.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, submissions and financial documentation, and to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability and proficiency in the application of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, together with corporate business systems and financial management software.
- Sound understanding of records management, governance and administrative processes, with a strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for business process improvement and implement efficient administrative practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing operational priorities.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annual Wage Progression
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer and telephone.
May be 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 Council’s 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, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 9 August 2026
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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