We’re on the lookout for a reliable and highly organised Administration Officer who thrives on collaboration and takes pride in delivering top-notch administrative support.

In this role, you’ll work alongside an experienced Administration Officer, playing a key part in keeping the office running smoothly every day.

If you’re someone with a strong work ethic who genuinely enjoys administration, supporting others, and taking initiative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your reliability, professionalism, and proactive approach will make a big difference as you help us ensure our workplace is efficient, well-organised, and professional. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

The Mount Isa Housing Service Centre is excited to welcome a passionate and organised Administration Officer to our team! If you're looking for a role where you can assist in making a real difference in the community every day, we'd love to hear from you.

We also deeply value your personal qualities and how they align with our equity and diversity objectives, aiming to build a workforce that reflects the Queensland community.

Watch this video to hear from staff who work at Housing Service Centres:

Our region spans north to Karumba, south to Boulia, east to Hughenden and west to the Northern Territory border.

You will provide support in the areas of administration, human resources, finance and records management within the Housing Service Centre.
Successful candidates will receive 5 weeks leave per annum and will be entitled to access the Regional and Remote Incentive payments after working here for 6 months.

What you will be doing:
• Provide general administrative support and develop and maintain administrative procedures and systems to assist Housing Service Centre to function effectively.
• Implement and administer departmental information systems, including those relating to financial, human resource management, correspondence, records management and plant and equipment.
• Undertake administrative functions associated with personnel matters and provide comprehensive, accurate human resource information as required.
• Provide high quality support using a range of software packages and databases to maintain and improve administration processes.
• Organise and coordinate functions, meetings and training activities by planning itineraries, venues, catering, travel bookings and accommodation.
• Liaise, consult, and maintain effective relationships with team members, internal and external customers and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative support services to deliver a timely and quality service.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.

Mandatory Requirements
• Class C Driver's licence

How to apply
Find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide.

You can apply for this role by providing your current resume and a two-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role via the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/683769/26

Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2026

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guideHPWNov2024 (PDF, 248KB)
  
  
  683769 26 Role Description v2 (PDF, 241KB)