Do you have experience in administration and are looking for a meaningful role? Join our Caloundra Child Safety Service Administration Team. This is a permanent full-time position based in the picturesque seaside town of Caloundra, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

The role of the Administrative Officer is to provide efficient and effective administrative services to support in the coordination of human resources, finance, facilities coordination, and records keeping. The role also supports the day-to-day operation of the Service Centre to deliver outcomes to internal and external clients, which includes answering phone calls and attending to front counter enquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Job details

Your responsibilities

As an Administration Officer you will:

• Follow guidelines in relation to human resources, records management, finance, travel and administrative policies and procedures.
• Provide front-facing customer service by answering phone calls and addressing front counter enquiries efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Follow guidelines in relation to maintaining vehicle, building and equipment in line with departmental procedures and policies to facilitate the effective functioning of the service centre.
• Administer financial processes including procurement, ordering, payments of accounts, petty cash, Carepay and monthly monitoring and reconciliation in accordance with current legislative and departmental accounting practices.
• Administer HR processes in accordance with current legislation and departmental policies
• Provide a sound knowledge in a range of software packages and databases in the administration of services provided by the service centre.
• Work collaboratively with team members and understand the roles and responsibilities within the service centre to deliver efficient services.
• Use, update and monitor relevant databases and files in line with departmental policies and guidelines to ensure accuracy of data.
• Develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prioritise and coordinate activities in a team environment to meet deadlines, and to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Performs ad hoc duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role as directed by the line manager or their delegate.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/651986/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 19^th August 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 651986-25-Role Profile (Word, 749KB)