Workshop Administration Officer

The Mornington Shire Council is a Local Government Authority providing range of services to the twenty-three islands of the Wellesley Group located 125kms north-west of Burketown, 200kms west of Karumba and 444kms from Mount Isa, in the southern section of the Gulf of Carpentaria, residing within the State of Queensland. The island is 2.5 hours flight from Cairns.

The Role:

This is an on-island role providing a great opportunity within our Engineering Division for a Workshop Administration Officer to join the team. Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• To deliver a high level of customer service to support Council and assist the Workshop Manager in the daily administrative functions of the Workshop.
• To provide administrative support to the team and the community.
• Scheduling works for private customers and Council fleet maintenance.
• Assist Workshop Manager in procurement of parts and stock as required, tracking of Supplier orders, liaising with Suppliers and freight companies
• Check Timesheets for accuracy/approval and scan through to Payroll.
• Administration of all paperwork and data entry within reasonable timeframes.
• Invoicing and receipt of payments for mechanical works and fuel purchases
• Financial awareness of how each action affects a financial outcome.
• Check goods received against orders for accuracy and advise Workshop Manager for scheduling purposes

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills including the proven ability to interact effectively with Aboriginal people and to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high work standards and delivery of services to internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Time management skills.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience in invoicing and use of financial software
• Supporting the Workshop Manager

Benefits:

• Superannuation
• 6 weeks holiday
• 15 days personal leave
• 2 return flights per year + 2 negotiated return flights per year
• Subsidized accommodation will be provided.

How to Apply:

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Should you have any questions or would like a full copy of a Position Description, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Applicants from the community of Mornington Island are highly encouraged to apply. MSC is an equal opportunity employer.