Area Support Officer - Rolleston

Position Overview

Central Highlands Regional Council invites applications for the role of Area Support Officer at our Rolleston office. This full-time or part-time maximum term position extends until October 2027 and falls within the Corporate Services Directorate. The role offers a salary range equivalent to Stream A, Level 1.6 to 2, from $42.26 to $45.94 per hour inclusive of superannuation and locality allowance.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform various high-level administrative and customer-oriented functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the area office. This includes providing broad administrative support across multiple departments, managing community and staff housing coordination, supporting meetings, handling records management tasks, overseeing library services, and assisting with community service activities.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate a strong dedication to customer service, effectively resolving general enquiries while managing heavy phone traffic. High organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently are key. The position requires holding at least a Queensland C Class Provisional Driver's Licence.

Benefits

• Participation in a generous superannuation scheme
• Five weeks annual leave complemented by a 17.5% leave loading
• 19-day working month
• Provision of corporate uniform allocation
• Availability of payroll deductions and salary sacrifice schemes
• Fortnightly wage payments
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Application Process and Additional Information

Central Highlands Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Applicants must be Australian citizens, have permanent residency, or hold an appropriate visa permitting permanent work in Australia.

Pre-employment screening includes verification of eligibility to work in Australia, medical assessment, Queensland Working with Children check, criminal background check, and reference and driver's license verifications.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their motivation for this role along with a resume highlighting relevant career history. The deadline to apply is 8:00 AM Monday, 7 September 2026.