Team Leader Administration

Team Leader Administration

Permanent Full-Time | QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4

Location: Yeppoon | Reports to: Manager Construction and Maintenance

Are you an organised and proactive administration professional with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering high-quality business support?

We are seeking a Team Leader Administration to lead our administration team within the Construction and Maintenance business unit, ensuring efficient service delivery, strong governance and a high standard of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

About Us

Livingstone Shire sits along the stunning Capricorn Coast, covering 11,776 square kilometres and home to nearly 43,000 residents. Since its formation in 2013, Council has grown into a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff committed to delivering for our community.

Our region is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant community spirit. It’s a place where connection matters, and where nature and opportunity live side by side.

Council’s culture is built on Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity; values that guide how we work and how we lead.

Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We are committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.

Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:

1. Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.
2. Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible, and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.
3. Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.
4. Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.

About the Role:

As the Team Leader Administration, you will play a key leadership role in coordinating administrative functions across the Construction and Maintenance team. You will lead and support a team of administration professionals, ensuring efficient workflows, accurate financial reports and records management and high-quality operational support to the business unit. This is a dynamic role that combines leadership, coordination and hands-on administrative expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, supervising and developing the administration team;
• Delivering high-level administrative support including reporting, records management and coordination of business activities;
• Managing financial administration processes such as invoicing, journals, costing and reconciliations;
• Monitoring workflows, systems and resourcing to ensure efficient operations;
• Driving continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems;
• Supporting customer requests, complaints resolution and corporate system administration.

About You:

You are a capable leader with a strong administrative background, excellent organisational skills and a focus on continuous improvement and customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading and supervising administration teams;
• Extensive administrative experience in a complex or fast-paced environment;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach;
• Well-developed problem solving, time management and organisational skills; and
• Hold a current C Class Driver Licence.

Benefits:

• Salary $90,398 per annum (QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4)
• Plus 12.5% superannuation;
• Work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight;
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture;
• Access to Council benefits and development opportunities;
• Lifestyle: Live and work where others holiday.

Apply now via our recruitment portal. Be sure to include your resume and address the selection criteria.

Applications close midnight Monday, 14 September 2026 (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.