Your contribution

To provide advice, support and assistance to maintain accurate and effective office and information systems including administration information, management of financial systems in relation to the operation of the Placement Services Unit North Queensland and associated facilities and to provide administrative support as required.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Administration Officer's key responsibilities are:

• Implement, maintain and review financial and administrative policies and procedures, including, travel and accommodation arrangements and building, vehicle and plant and equipment maintenance to facilitate the effective functioning of the Directorate/s.
• Administer financial processes including procurement, ordering, payments of accounts, petty cash, monthly monitoring and reconciliation in accordance with current legislative and departmental accounting practices.
• Provide a high standard of skills in a range of software packages and databases in the administration of services provided by the Directorate/s.
• Investigate financial enquiries ensuring timely, accurate solutions are reached.
• Contribute to effective teamwork by developing an understanding of the roles and duties of other team members and working collaboratively to deliver services to the Directorate/s.
• Liaise with Departmental officers and other Government and non-Government organisations as necessary.
• Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and public administration and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service.

Delegations

There are no delegations associated with this role.

How to apply:

To enable us to assess your application, please include:

• a statement not more than two pages, that summarises your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities
• a current resume containing details of 2 referees. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager or supervisor.
• Apply via smartjobs.qld.gov.au

Late applications cannot be submitted via Smart jobs, please contact the hiring manager. If the Selection Panel has granted approval to consider a late application, contact the QSS Customer Support Team on the numbers above to arrange this.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/626600/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 1st April 2025