Our Client:

Our client is a respected government department dedicated to supporting vulnerable families in our community. Their work is guided by integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to improving lives through responsive and professional service delivery.

The Opportunity:An exciting temporary opportunity has become available for an Administration Officer (AO3) to join a supportive and busy team located in the city. This position plays a key role in providing high-quality, confidential administrative and operational support to ensure smooth daily operations within a agile environment. The successful candidate will bring professionalism, attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills to a role that truly makes a difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Perform a range of administrative tasks including data entry, document management, diary coordination and general office support.
- Respond to internal and external enquiries, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette, empathy, and resilience when dealing with diverse and sometimes challenging clients.
- Manage motor vehicle and fleet bookings, allocations, and related documentation.
- Support financial processing including the preparation of Expense Vouchers in SAP for payment of invoices and staff reimbursements.
- Issue and manage Food Vouchers (both physical and electronic).
- Provide finance and administrative support including filing, quality assurance of data, and maintaining accurate records.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused environment through adaptability, empathy, and a commitment to quality service.

Your Skills & Experience:

- Previous experience in a government or community service setting (desirable but not essential).
- Demonstrated resilience, empathy, and the ability to engage effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong administrative and data entry skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience with financial processes, invoice management or SAP systems (advantageous).




- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional phone manner.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality required.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and general office systems.
- Mandatory: Current Blue Card and Driver’s Licence.
- Willing and able to undertake a national police check.

The Offer:

- Temporary AO3 position | $50.37 per hour + superannuation.
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (7.15-hour workday with a 45-minute lunch break).
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within a respected government organisation.
- Supportive team culture and a role that offers variety, purpose, and professional growth.

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status.

How to Apply:

To apply online, click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. If you have a query regarding the application process, please contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Jenny Cunsamy, at [email protected] or [07 4724 5822](tel:07 4724 5822). Due to client confidentiality requirements, further information regarding the opportunity may only be provided following assessment of your application.

At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.

CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment

With 38 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.

Job Reference: 1459290/JC

📌 Administration Officer (Townsville)
🏢 CBC Staff Selection
📍 Townsville