Join Council's Infrastructure Services team in a varied administration and operational support role
Play an significant role in supporting the delivery of Council's Works programs across multiple operational areas
Apply your financial administration and organisational skills across procurement, budgeting, reporting and project support
Contribute to maintaining Council's Quality Management System while working alongside a diverse and experienced team
Join Council's Infrastructure Services team in a varied administration and operational support role
Play an important role in supporting the delivery of Council's Works programs across multiple operational areas
Apply your financial administration and organisational skills across procurement, budgeting, reporting and project support
Contribute to maintaining Council's Quality Management System while working alongside a diverse and experienced team
About Mareeba Shire Council
Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.
Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.
The role




The Works Support Officer assists with the monitoring and maintenance of Council's Infrastructure Services Quality Management System and provides maintenance and support within the Transport Infrastructure, Parks & Open Spaces, Land Protection, RMPC and Disaster Recovery sections as well as a high level of support to the Manager Works. The role reports to the Senior Works Support Officer and supports departmental compliance, reporting, documentation and procurement-related workflows.
What we are looking for
The Works Support Officer provides administrative, financial and operational support to the Works group, including assisting with the monitoring and maintenance of Council's Infrastructure Services Quality Management System. You will have:
A current Queensland C Class Driver Licence
A Queensland Construction White Card or National Equivalent
A Certificate III in Business Administration (or similar) and/or at least three years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated experience applying financial administration practices and delivering professional customer service in a diverse and dynamic working environment
Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Project
Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance principles, systems and compliance
Competency in document formatting, document control, record keeping and retrieval
Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team




Sound knowledge of road construction and maintenance activities
Sound knowledge of procurement policies and procedures within a medium to large organisation
You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. You must be able to provide evidence that you can legally work in Australia upon request. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.
What we can offer you
Permanent, full-time position
LGOA Level 2 - $71,023 per annum
Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum
12% employer superannuation contributions
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Work life balance – 19-day month OR Work life balance - 9 day fortnight
Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
Learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrificing options
For further information
Please refer to the Position Description, or contact
Kerston McLean
,
Senior Works Support Officer
, on
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(during business hours only).
Please note, Mareeba Shire Council does not offer visa sponsorship and you must be either an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia to be considered for this position. You will be required to provide evidence that you can legally work in Australia upon request.
Applications close Sunday, 22 November ****
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.
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📌 Works Support Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Mareeba Shire Council
📍 Queensland