Your Opportunity

In this role as the Administration Officer (Waste), you will have the opportunity to support the efficient operation of the Communities, Planning & Environmental Services Directorate by performing a wide variety of administrative functions and activities and excellent customer service relating to Waste, Environment, Health and Local Laws functions. You will also have operational responsibility for all waste administration and will be assisting with environmental health and local laws administration, requiring sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in performance of work.

STATUS: Temporary, Part-time – up to 17 March 2028

HOURS of WORK: 34 hours per fortnight | 4-day fortnight. Days worked may be negotiated with successful candidate.

PAY LEVEL: $39.54 - $42.11 per hour (Level 2). Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE: Warwick, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 ***)

You must supply ALL information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to the requirements of this position, please contact:

Eva Norton, (Acting) Manager Environmental Services on ph. 1300 697 ***.

Send your full application to: **********@sdrc.qld.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9:00AM – Tuesday, 13th October 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Legal right to live and work in Australia
• A Class C (car) licence or greater.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of staff from across the organisation.
• Knowledge of and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively to achieve outcomes within required timeframes.

Benefits of the position include:

• Discounted corporate health insurance plans
• Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships
• Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
• Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave
• Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 37,820 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

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