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Administration Officer Jobs in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia at Ipswich City Council
Title: Administration Officer
Company: Ipswich City Council
Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
About The Role
As Administration Officer within the Development Services Branch you will provide essential administrative support to the team. Your main focus will be on managing systems, maintaining accurate records and contributing to business improvement initiatives.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Respond to customer enquiries and coordination, liaison and research in connection with these enquiries
- Monitor, update and maintain the records management, property information, development application and other key corporate data systems
- Prepare correspondence and other documents including business process improvements
- Arrange regular audit reports, inspections and appointments for branch technical staff
- Assist technical staff with preliminary appraisal and content review of development applications and other documents
View the position description for more details about the role.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal to engage with staff, clients, and stakeholders
- Strong planning and organisational capabilities, with the ability to manage workloads and meet statutory and non‑statutory deadlines with minimal supervision
- Well developed research skills, with the ability to gather, analyse and present information accurately and efficiently
- Capacity to acquire sound knowledge of planning, development, building and plumbing principles and practices
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
About The Benefits
This is 12 month fixed-term position commencing in August working full-time with a salary commencing at $76,541 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 1 April 2026
Please direct any related questions to [email protected]
Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
