Training and Housing Officer

About the Role

Join Quilpie Shire Council, a community-focused organization serving Western Queensland since 1930, known for fostering respect, well-being, and growth among its team members. As a Training and Housing Officer, you will contribute significantly to supporting employee development and managing housing services, helping strengthen organizational capacity while enjoying a unique, close-knit community environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Council's employee training, compliance, and workforce development programs, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Oversee the Council's housing portfolio, including allocation, managing tenancies, accommodation oversight, and maintaining housing records.
• Keep accurate and compliant records related to training and housing, adhering to legislative, policy, and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with employees, tenants, supervisors, training providers, and outside stakeholders to provide timely and efficient services.
• Support administrative duties within the People & Safety department while contributing to initiatives that promote continuous improvement, employee well-being, and a positive workplace atmosphere.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Highly motivated and organized individual enthusiastic about helping people and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Proficient in balancing administrative, coordination, and customer service tasks with a commitment to delivering excellent results.
• Strong communicator and effective collaborator embodying values like respect, communication, humor, pride, trust, and teamwork.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, administration, and record keeping.
• Experience in training coordination, housing administration, or comparable positions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and various business systems.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Attributes that are advantageous but not required include qualifications in HR, Business, Training or Property Management, knowledge of housing, tenancy, HR or workforce development, a current C-class driver's license, and experience in local government environments.

Why Work with Quilpie Shire Council?

Quilpie Shire Council values its forward-looking, energetic approach and offers a fulfilling role within a supportive team dedicated to workforce development and quality service delivery. Employees enjoy a balanced lifestyle with minimal commute times, a welcoming family-friendly community in Outback Queensland with plentiful recreational opportunities, and access to social events and quality services.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary packaging options.
• Annual Wellbeing Week featuring health assessments, workshops, and retirement planning advice.
• Continuous training and professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible 9-day fortnight work schedule.
• Five weeks paid annual leave each year.

Additional Information

Quilpie Shire Council is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, offering reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to support all candidates. Applications close by Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 4 pm. All candidates will receive a response.