Executive Officer
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
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 high level advice and strategic support to the Executive Director, South East Queensland Operations, leading and managing three direct reports and mentoring and coaching this Executive Support Team to achieve key strategic goals.
Duties and skills involved:
- Developing and processing briefing notes, executive correspondence and ministerial requests in line with the department's approval protocols and timeframe targets.
- Consulting, negotiating and developing effective relationships across QBuild and the Department to support QBuild in addressing issues and achieving its business outcomes.
- Coordinating the reporting of sensitive and confidential information to and from the Office of the Executive Director.
- Providing analysis and independent advice to the Executive Director and Senior Management on policies and issues which impact on organisational and operational responsibilities across all areas of QBuild.
- Undertaking special projects to research, analyse and report on organisational and business performance issues as required.
- Provide secretariat support to committees, ensuring timely distribution of agendas, minutes, presentations and follow up of actions.
- Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships within the division, across the department and across Queensland Government.
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 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 Michael Hopgood, Executive Director, 0447 125 845 or [email protected]
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/644411/25
Closing Date: Monday, 7 July 2025
About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
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.
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