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Administration Officer (Mt Isa) - TargetedQueensland Government · QLD, Australia
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Administration Officer (Mt Isa) - Targeted

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-25 QLD, Australia Permanent Hybrid Administration Office Support
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,500–A$5,800/mo

About the Company

Legal Aid Queensland is committed to building and maintaining a strong First Nations workforce and building our cultural capability. This is a targeted vacancy under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply and may be prioritised in this process. Please note that this position is open to everyone and works with all clients and staff, not predominately or exclusively with First Nations clients and staff. Legal Aid Queensland acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of the land where our offices stand, and where we work to help disadvantaged Queenslanders uphold their legal rights in our justice system. Key Details: There is one Permanent Full Time position. Reimbursement or payment of relocation costs may be considered on appointment of successful applicant in accordance with the Domestic Travelling and Appointment Expenses Directive 11/11. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following: Act as a first point of contact and respond to telephone enquiries from clients, staff and external stakeholders. This includes providing referral advice and helping clients prepare applications for Legal Aid. Coordinate and organise administrative aspects of the Mount Isa office regarding remote outreach services. This includes liaising and consulting with community agencies, peak bodies and government departments in relation to Circuit Court activities and schedules.

Requirements

  • ● You have administrative and secretarial experience, can work independently, use information technology systems (eg. Microsoft Office) and learn organisation specific programs.
  • ● You have knowledge of legal practices and processes across various jurisdictions (criminal law, family law, civil law, domestic violence and child protection matters) and understand social issues that relate to the Mount Isa and surrounding communities in North West Queensland.
  • ● You can communicate effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs, and establish and maintain effective links and networks with relevant stakeholders; especially government departments, community agencies and rural and indigenous people.

Benefits

  • ● Generous salary packaging
  • ● weeks leave per year
  • ● hrs per week (full time hours)
  • ● % employer super contributions
  • ● Flexible working hours
  • ● Study leave for approved work-related courses.
  • ● Locality Allowance
  • ● For First Nations employees:
  • ● Monthly network yarns
  • ● First Nations mentoring
  • ● Free confidential counselling sessions for your family with a First Nations provider
  • ● WFH options and cultural leave
  • ● Opportunities to consult on First Nations work being done
  • ● Compulsory cultural awareness and safety training for all staff
  • ● Check out our First Nations Strategic Plan
  • ● For support with your application or evidence of attribute please contact [email protected] or [email protected] work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.