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Job Title


Office/Administration Manager


Company : Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council


Location : Cairns, Australia


Created : 2025-05-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council provides a range of services to the remote community of Mapoon and surrounding geographical region. The area stretches from the southern bank of the Skardon River down to the northern banks of the Pennefather River.The overall vision of Council is to provide sustainable, respected, and vibrant leadership by forming strong partnerships with our community and advocating for regional and local issues. We are passionate about creating a sustainable future for the people of Mapoon and generations to come.The PositionThe primary purpose of the Office Manager is to provide high-level support and advice to Council and the Chief Executive Officer.This includes, but is not limited to:Manage the day-to-day operations of the Administration team.Prepare reports, agendas, and minutes.Manage Council room bookings and organise catering.Act as custodian of Council''s complaints management processes and systems.Assist with the process of periodic assembly of the statutory corporate and operational plans.Maintain corporate registers.Coordinate Councils website, social media, and information technology.This position is based in Mapoon.The Ideal CandidateRelevant Degree or Diploma in Business Management/Administration or extensive experience in a similar role.Experience and knowledge in Local Government Governance.High proficiency in comprehensive report writing and competence with Microsoft suite of programs.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, management, key stakeholders, and the wider community.Benefits include:5 Weeks Annual Leave17.5% Annual Leave LoadingFlight allowance - $1,500 per annumReduced rental amount - $100 per weekElectricity allowance - $1,200 per annumHow do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.Featured jobsAdministration Manager - 23 days agoAdministrative Assistant - 100% WFH or Remote at Farran Street Quality Child Care, Sydney NSW - 5 days agoAdministration/Accounts Officer at Cairns Auto Spark & Mechanical - 4 days agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr