INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Support Services

Salary Range: Band 4 $89,207 - $95,764 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time x 4 Positions

Duration: Up to 12 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Various Locations (Brisbane Square, Green Square, Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre)

Our Business

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

Support Services is a centralised service providing essential support to all areas of Council.

The Role

As a Senior Administration Officer, you provide high-quality administrative support while coordinating daily operations and acting as an escalation point for complex matters.

In this role you will:

• coordinate day-to-day administrative activities across the team
• act as an escalation point for complex customer and operational issues
• provide guidance and support to administrative team members
• ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery aligned to KPIs
• contribute to process improvements and efficient work practices. 

To be successful you will have:

• experience delivering high-quality administrative and business support
• ability to coordinate work and guide team members
• strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• effective communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• sound problem-solving and analytical capability
• ability to work autonomously within a team environment
• confidence using systems and adapting to new technologies.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

For more information: Please call Kelly Lee on 07 3178 0314.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI