PLANETARIUM ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Personnel Area: Community and the Arts Services 

Branch: Community Facilities    

Salary Range: AUD $37.73 p/hr + 25% Casual Loading  

Work type: 2 x casual positions    

Location: Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha  

• Are you interested in astronomy and thrive in a busy environment? 
• Do you have excellent customer service and administrative skills? 

Then the Planetarium Administration Officer role is for you!  

Our Branch: 

Community Facilities leads the management of Council-owned Community facing assets which includes Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. The team manage the day-to-day operation of the facility and coordinate various events and attractions. 

The Role: 

As Planetarium Administration Officer, you will play a key role assisting with the day-to-day administration duties for Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. 

Based at Mt Coot-tha, working in a small team, you will provide memorable customer service to visitors of the Planetarium. Your role will include greeting customers and answering general queries, ticket and merchandise sales, online bookings, phone enquiries, reception, data entry, ushering and crowd management. 

Due to the nature of our business, we require your flexibility as a casual staff member to be available for regular weekend and evening work, including outside of normal Planetarium hours for functions and special events. 

To be considered for the role you will have: 

• exceptional customer services skills 
• ability to prioritise work and multi-task 
• effective communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills 
• sound computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) 

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 

This role will require a Criminal History Check. 

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. 

For more information: Please contact Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989 

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 28 September 2025 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.