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Business Support Officer

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Cairns, QLD
A$74,745-$82,937 p/a
Administration & Office Support → Administrative Assistants
Full-time
On-site

Posted 12 days ago


QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing exceptional administrative support.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Provide efficient and high standards of customer service to QBuild customers.
  • Undertaking travel bookings including flights, accommodation, charters, ferries and car hire within required time frames.
  • Effectively monitor and manage internal and external correspondence, incoming and outgoing telephone calls and ensure responses are provided within required time frames.
  • Willingness to work within a fast-paced environment with KPI's and mechanisms to measure and monitor performance.
  • Ability to connect with industry, local suppliers and internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and effective delivery of services.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and be a positive contributor to a great team and culture while being prepared to perform recurring work.
  • Be dedicated to customer satisfaction, and within boundaries, develop an outcome which achieves both customer and business objectives.
  • Ensure high standards and accuracy when compiling documents and reports or updating records and information systems (i.e. in Ellipse and Microsoft Office).
  • Demonstrate initiative and be a team player by appropriately handling enquiries to senior staff in their absence within expected timeframes.
  • Develop and maintain procedures, manuals and registers while being a contributor to improving existing procedures.
  • Effectively undertake general administration functions as required.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Helen Taylor on 0483 129 633 or [email protected]

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/641277/25

Closing Date: Monday, 23 June 2025


About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.

We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.

Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.

The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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