About Mareeba Shire Council
Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.
Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.
The role
The Recovery & Resilience Administration Officer provides administrative and engagement support to the Local Disaster Management team. This position supports the team to enhance community disaster response and resilience capabilities through various programs and initiatives. Working closely with the Disaster Management Officer, you will help establish a Community Resilience Network and implement the Mareeba Shire Know Your Risk initiative, aimed at building long-term community preparedness, response and recovery through proactive education and engagement.
This role will see you working in the Local Disaster Coordination Centre before, during and after disaster events, providing accurate recovery and resilience resources to the community and connecting individuals with relevant disaster support. You will be kept busy preparing information for meetings and presentations, managing correspondence and customer service requests and assisting in financial and qualitative reporting as required under the funding agreement.
This is a temporary, full-time position to 31 March 2027 and is funded under the Queensland and Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of administrative expertise and a passion for community service, particularly in disaster management contexts. You will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. You will have:
- A current Queensland C class driver’s license
- Significant experience in an administration role within a large organisation
- Highly developed skills in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
- Strong organisational abilities with a self-motivated approach to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in community service delivery and disaster response is desirable but not mandatory
What we can offer you
- Temporary, full-time position to 31 March 2027
- LGOA Level 3/1 – $76,720 per annum
- Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum
- 12% employer superannuation contributions
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Work life balance – 19-day month
- Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
- Learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing options
For further information
Please refer to the position description here, or contact Shellie Buckle, Manager Customer & Community Services, on (07) 4086 4673 (during business hours only).
How to apply
If you are ready to contribute to the resilience and recovery of our community, please click on the Apply Now button below to submit your application today. Please note, applications must contain your current resume and a short cover letter.
Applications close Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.