Administration Officer - Cultural Services - Temporary Position until 18 February 2022

Reference Number: 13469
Salary Range: $59,706.96 - $64,890.91 pro-rata per annum
Location: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre - Collins Avenue
Applications Close:  Monday, 15 March 2021

Are you a self-starter with a positive and friendly disposition and "here to help" attitude? Are you super organised; love working in a team environment and have exceptional customer service and administration skills? Then we would love to hear from you! 

We are now seeking a confident, highly skilled and experienced administrator to join our team now. Working across our Cultural Services Branch you will undertake a variety of duties which include (but not limited to):  

• The coordination of administrative support to the Operations Manager and other officers in our Cultural Services team
• Liaise with public and community groups regarding current projects and programs of the Tanks Arts Centre
• Organise functions and travel arrangements
• Customer service, including answering and directing telephone calls
• Preparation of correspondence
• Receipt of payments, banking and cash handling
• Minute taking at meetings
• Ordering and maintaining stationery supplies, stock take for trading stock
• Report writing

To be successful in this role you must have: 

• Word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, especially with Windows, Microsoft Office, Oracle ADI, Matman, and databases
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of a high standard of administrative support
• Ability to plan and organise workload to meet departmental deadlines
• Ability to display tact, integrity and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Previous experience with Artifax and IdealPOS retail system
• Skills and experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to respond to members of the public in a courteous, efficient, knowledgeable and sensitive manner

In return we offer the following benefits: 

• 19-day month
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Up to 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa