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Administration Officer - Office of the CEO Cook Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated Administration Officer to provide highquality administrative support to the Office of the CEO. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth and professional operation of the executive office by assisting the CEO, Mayor, Councillors, and governance teams across a broad spectrum of functions. Why choose Cook Shire Council? Opportunities for professional development and training. Work with a supportive, friendly, downtoearth team. Flexibility with meaningful impact. What you''ll be doing Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Office of the CEO, Mayor and Councillors. Coordinate meetings, workshops, travel arrangements, and diary management. Assist with governance and compliance administration. Support Council meetings through agenda compilation, documentation, and logistical coordination. Maintain and manage documentation using Council''s records management systems. Assist in grant application preparation, audit tracking, and risk management administration. Provide crossfunctional team support and help coordinate special projects or events. What we''re looking for A qualification in business/office administration or equivalent experience. At least 23 years of administrative experience, preferably in government or compliancefocused roles. Excellent organisational and timemanagement skills. Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to detail. A professional, customerfocused approach and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ideally experience with document/content management systems. A flexible, collaborative mindset with a proactive attitude to problemsolving and continuous improvement. How to apply Please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role and a detailed, uptodate resume/CV. Applications should be submitted online via the Apply Now tab below. Applications will now close 10:00pm Wednesday 12 November 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted, so apply early. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified. Job reference: CSC138Seniority level: MidSenior levelEmployment type: FulltimeLocation: Councils Main Administration Office 10Furneaux Street, CooktownTenure: Full timeRemuneration: Queensland Local Government Industry (StreamA: Division2, Section1) Award State2017, Level3, $77,302.00 per annum + Locality AllowanceSuperannuation: 12% contribution Cook Shire Council is an equalopportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr